Don't judge a band by
its name, that is very true in this case. I give you Headwound The Pony and
their debut album titled 'Merchant Of Misery' which will pleasantly surprise
those who like their music fast, heavy, technical and brutal.
Headwound The Pony are a 6-piece Death
Metal band from Brisbane. They're relatively new on the scene and looking to
make an impact with this debut album, and they've done a damn good job of that.
What you have here are technical and blistering riffs, bone crushing
breakdowns, blasting drums and devastatingly heavy vocals. Fitting in with
other Australian bands such as Signal The Firing Squad, Thy Art Is Murder and
Boris The Blade just to name a few. But there's something a bit
different with HTP, I'm not exactly sure what it is but it works and I like it.
Maybe it's the Slam influence which I can hear when listening, making the album
sound even heavier. The production on 'Merchant Of Misery' is top notch with
Andy Marsh (Thy Art Is Murder) showing his very talented Engineering and
Mixing skills.
9 tracks of pure
brutality, clocking in at just less than 30 minutes. HTP are definitely one of
the heavier bands on the scene that I've heard lately which I love. The songs
are well structured and there's a nice catchy groove that gives the album a
good flow. Each track is different in their own right and you don't find
yourself getting all mixed up as the album progresses. Some of the best modern
Death Metal in the World is coming out of Australia and Headwound The Pony
are on the list of bands to watch out for. It'll be great to see them hit the
road and support this new album by playing shows and getting their name out
there. Go and give them a like on Facebook and order a copy of this very
impressive debut from a band that I hope to see and hear more from.
Standout tracks:
Anthropogenic Debris, Merchant Of Misery and An Altar Of Bones.
For fans of:
Aversions Crown, Signal The Firing Squad and Oceano.
7.5/10
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