Roads To Nowhere - Dead World
Hailing from Chippenham in England, lies some of the downright most adventurous metal you could ever find. Previously known as a female fronted grindcore band in their early stages, Roads To Nowhere now hail as a melodic deathcore act with a brand spanking new vocalist; Tim Toon. 'Dead World' has a tip-top production, as well as a futuristic sound that other bands fail to create. But it's this new sound that will reap any new allies to their already loyal local fanbase.
'Dignity' the first track initiates Roads' inner ferocity; intense riffs pummel as vocals pound at you from every corner. Lyrically you can easily understand Tim's low and high screamed vocals, which overall is an interesting element to the band's highlights, whereas most deathcore and metalcore bands fail to become understood in this vocal department. Suitable gang chants that soar throughout the EP are easily destined for the live crowd, whereas some of Tim's lyrics might also be yelped from fans at a live show once the tracks have become a little more known.
Second track 'In Years Past' boasts intelligence throughout, and proves to be a favourite among the EP's listing. Unique tuneful guitar-play gently goes hand in hand with the monstrous breakdowns that follow, all structured to a high standard that leave Tim's wrathful mid-screamed, almost hardcore genred vocals, served as the icing on the cake. Whilst this track continues it's destiny as one of the more memorable on the EP, tracks such as 'Battle Proud' and 'Sharks' follow in similar footsteps - leaving listeners craving more for their melodic metalcore and deathcore gems. The final track which also serves as the EP title track is another golden treasure, opening with catchy yet heavy as fuck riffs, slowly building into an explosion of core attributes, which then go on to ending the EP on a more thoughtful structure, and delightful passage fuelled with ferocity aswell as creativity.
Overall the EP is like the equivalent to a baseball bat to the jaw; Expect thundering melodic guitar riffs, a wide and effective vocal range, as well as triggering drum blasts hitting you with everything the band have got. Roads To Nowhere may not have their name plastered about the scene just yet, but given a little time and this EP shall be heard by the masses.
'Dignity' the first track initiates Roads' inner ferocity; intense riffs pummel as vocals pound at you from every corner. Lyrically you can easily understand Tim's low and high screamed vocals, which overall is an interesting element to the band's highlights, whereas most deathcore and metalcore bands fail to become understood in this vocal department. Suitable gang chants that soar throughout the EP are easily destined for the live crowd, whereas some of Tim's lyrics might also be yelped from fans at a live show once the tracks have become a little more known.
Second track 'In Years Past' boasts intelligence throughout, and proves to be a favourite among the EP's listing. Unique tuneful guitar-play gently goes hand in hand with the monstrous breakdowns that follow, all structured to a high standard that leave Tim's wrathful mid-screamed, almost hardcore genred vocals, served as the icing on the cake. Whilst this track continues it's destiny as one of the more memorable on the EP, tracks such as 'Battle Proud' and 'Sharks' follow in similar footsteps - leaving listeners craving more for their melodic metalcore and deathcore gems. The final track which also serves as the EP title track is another golden treasure, opening with catchy yet heavy as fuck riffs, slowly building into an explosion of core attributes, which then go on to ending the EP on a more thoughtful structure, and delightful passage fuelled with ferocity aswell as creativity.
Overall the EP is like the equivalent to a baseball bat to the jaw; Expect thundering melodic guitar riffs, a wide and effective vocal range, as well as triggering drum blasts hitting you with everything the band have got. Roads To Nowhere may not have their name plastered about the scene just yet, but given a little time and this EP shall be heard by the masses.
- 1. Dignity
- 2. In Years Past
- 3. Battle Proud
- 4. Sharks
- 5. Darkest Frame Of Man
- 6. Dead World
