Singel reviews THE FINAL CLAUSE OF TACITUS Something's Gonna Break, Venues'Rite Of Passage', Palps Aliens plus a Setting Catch up

Welcome to another episode from Setting The Tone.

 

To kick off this week’s reviews we THE FINAL CLAUSE OF TACITUS 

THE FINAL CLAUSE OF TACITUS 

Emerging UK crossover crew THE FINAL CLAUSE OF TACITUS return with an exhilarating new EP, Asinine Music for the Solemn and Staid, out on Friday 14th May.

 

The eclectic threesome have also just delivered a brand new single and video, Something’s Gonna Break - https://youtu.be/yEBN5qFMKgM .

Reading-based THE FINAL CLAUSE OF TACITUS have been serving up their enticing brand of groove-heavy riffs, fused with funk and rock since their formation in 2016. Channelling everyone from the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Skunk Anansie, through to Korn and Rage Against The Machine, THE FINAL CLAUSE OF TACITUS express a sound that is drenched in groove and loaded with boundless energy.

Playing live shows with the likes of (Hed) P.E, Electric 6, DJ Lethal, Senser, 808 State, Hacktivist, Skindred and Crazy Town has only helped to tighten the band’s sound and stage presence, and further increase their profile. To date, THE FINAL CLAUSE OF TACITUS have dropped two Eps, which garnered a raft of radio airplay and reviews, including strong praise from Kerrang! And in 2019, the band also unleashed their first full album, Antiquity, which included an accompanying full animated story.

During the coronavirus lockdown, the trio began work on their next EP entitled Asinine Music for the Solemn and Staid. The record was self-mastered and self-produced across the band’s own individual studios and the result is a stunning five track EP comprising collaborations with Jahred Gomes from (Hed) P.E and Georgi Valentine from Mother Vulture. Vocalist Matt Dune remarks about the record: “Born out of the flames of 2020, when the world as we knew it changed, this record tackles face first the feelings of despair and anger we all have been feeling this past year. It pulls in a more aggressive sound, producing anthems of anger with each song giving you a different message to unite in our anguish together.”

Track listing: 1. Something's Gonna Break; 2. War Cry (feat. Georgi Valentine); 3. Not Today (feat. Jahred Gomes); 4. All Figured Out; 5. I Can't Talk to You.

THE FINAL CLAUSE OF TACITUS on line
www.facebook.com/tfcot
www.instagram.com/tfcot
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0TFZpjHci90btz997FqoZx

 

 

My thoughts we start the show off with a track that has a lot of energy, packed with riff and grove, I enjoyed somethings gonna break, its clear this track is heavy influenced by bands like Rage against the machine to Red hot chilli peppers and Beastie boys production is awesome on this track so many diffetnt sounds coming off it. Overall a great track to start with.

 

German modern metal outfit Venues have released their new single 'Rite Of Passage'. The band have also announced their new album Solace, due for release on 27th August via Arising Empire.

Watch the video to 'Rite Of Passage' here: https://youtu.be/tiPFQNDrGRs

Stream / purchase 'Rite Of Passage' here: https://Venues.lnk.to/riteofpassage

Pre-order Solace here: https://Venues.lnk.to/solace
 
The thumping and monumental ‘Rite of Passage’ is a very personal song, exploring the relationship with one’s father, erupting into a chorus made for arenas.
 
From the depths of their deepest crisis, Venues emerge victoriously, welcoming two new members - clean vocalist Lela and guitarist Valentin. When former vocalist Nyves quit the band mid-tour, following the release of their pivotal debut Aspire (2019), the modern metal juggernaut was shaken to the bone. 
 
Despite this, the remaining members refused to give up and tirelessly searched for new talent. Following guitarist Constantin witnessing a performance of Lela at (of all places) at a Steel Panther show, the band found their new clean vocalist.
 
Venues went into the studio with producer Christoph Wieczorek (Annisokay) to record Solace, who coated their massive sound with a metallic alloy of remarkable precision.
 
“We wanted to be more metal,” Robin comments. “There were some pop sensibilities of Aspire we wanted to replace with rather the opposite.”
 
Melody and punch-drunk heaviness, metal and alternative rock, zeitgeist and authenticity, barbed choruses and unleashed creativity: with their soaring sophomore release, Venues fulfil every single promise they gave on Aspire.
 
“2020 showed all of us how much the band is helping us keep our sanity,” guitarist Robin muses. “Almost the whole band went through minor or medium crises since the release of our debut. Relationships went sour, things were ended and begun. In times like these, our second album was the light at the end of the tunnel. Something we all could look forward to. Our music held our heads above water.”
 
It’s a big leap, going from Aspire to Solace, and it’s a logical one, too. Ten songs, ten exorcisms of negative energy, ten lifesavers.

Venues are:
Lela | clean vocals
Robin | shouts
Constantin | guitar
Valentin | guitar
Dennis | drums

Venues online:
www.facebook.com/venuesofficial
www.instagram.com/venuesofficial
https://twitter.com/venuesofficial
https://venues.bigcartel.com/

 

My thoughts this for me is a track that has so many different sounds/influences packed into one song, I can hear elements of metalcore, metal, pop.

 

For me it’s packed with influences from the likes of Nightwish to Amon Amarth to Arch Enemy,Kill switch engaged, a high octane track that does not stick to one path there is so much going on here from soaring melodies and hooks to crushing guitars riffs and solos, honestly if you are in love with metal/hard rock then there will be something for you to take away from this track a band to certainty to keep your eyes on in 2021!
 

Moving over to our last band this week!

 

Palps are a 4-piece Emo band from Essex, UK. The band began after a long spell of illness meant that singer/guitarist Alex, had nothing else to do except write music. After recruiting the immensely talented Hayden, Liam and Dan, Palps was born. Taking influence from a multitude of 90's and early 2000's bands, Palps attempt to put their own spin on the genre. This creates a sound which is powerful, often poignant but always straight from the heart. Covering subjects such as mental health, failed relationships and finding one's place in the world, Palps is as much an outlet as it is a band. A real time window into someone's attempts to get better. After releasing their first EP 'Letters to you, that I’ll never send' to an overwhelmingly positive reception in March of 2020, Palps are now looking to really establish themselves as a recognisable name within the UK scene. Multiple national lockdowns through 2020 meant the band were unable to gig for much of the year but they were due to perform in the finals of the Undiscovered battle of the bands and were nominated for originals band of the year at The Panic Awards. Aliens was originally written when I had just started a new job and was hoping to finally enjoy a new career and some financial security. I have previously struggled to hold down jobs long term due to various issues, mostly mental health related. The lyrics are about having an opportunity but ultimately knowing that you are doomed to fail. The idea that I feel like I am pretending to be normal and wishing I could deal with the monotony. Feeling like an Alien. Palps would welcome any opportunities for features, reviews or interviews

 

 

 

Check out Aliens here https://youtu.be/y-3oPaJGjAE

 

 

Palps online

https://www.facebook.com/palpsuk

https://www.instagram.com/palps_uk/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/27ZUV0lAfcK0KlksrU0sd2

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/palps/aliens

 

 

 

Palps -Aliens

Aliens' a song about missed opportunity, not fitting in and craving the normal life that you know you can't have." - Palps

Aliens starts with a soft gentle build of some lovely melodic guitar tones accompanied by an incredible drum fill .the track gains momentum in terms of energy and speed, its packed with hooks and plenty of melody. The track is crisp its clean, what I really love for me it’s so easy to listen too something really nice to chill out too, certainly for fans of bands like hands like houses, Alex is on fire, Don Broco

overall I really enjoyed Aliens its really awesome when something unexpected comes into your mail box, one of the tracks of this week.