Uncivil Revolt Magazine Reviews Weapons of Anew’s Forthcoming Album
Weapons of Anew is gearing up to release their debut album, entitled “The Collision of Love and Hate,” which is due out on Friday, September 15th. Uncivil Revolt Magazine has reviewed Weapons of Anew’s forthcoming debut and have given the album a rave review. Check out some of the review below, but visit http://uncivilrevolt.com for the full review.
I rarely get knocked on my chukkas by a new band, so when I listened to “The Collision of Love and Hate”, the upcoming release from Weapons of Anew, I paid attention. I get dozens of submissions monthly, featuring undiscovered or unknown bands, and honestly, Weapons of Anew is one of the best metal bands I have heard in eons. This 5 piece, hailing from the east coast, may have a name that is unfamiliar to metal head ears, but individual band members are well known in the metal music world. Vocalist Ray West, fronted Spread Eagle, Glam Metal gurus from the 1990’s. West’s vocal style has both matured and morphed into an omnipotent force, worthy of comparison to Killswitch Engaged crooner, Jesse Leach. Lead guitarist Freddy Ordine, led New York’s Thrash Metal ensemble, HavocHAte. Ordine’s lead techniques has evolved from “off the rack” to designer. Bassist Stefan Reno Cutrup, drummer Chris Manfre and newest member, guitarist Kris Norris, are no musical slouches either, each have solid, pro level band experience. All five members collectively generate a fascinating, melodic metalcore hybrid not to be underestimated. “The Collision of Love and Hate” available 9/15/17, is an 8 song in length exploration of malevolence, depravity and musical prowess.
Track #1, Killshot, flies right out of the gate, with a splendidly crafted intro that is dominated by a guitar hook, that dreams are made of. Lyrically this composition is chock full of quotable lines, “Leaves my bones a little bit hollow”, being my favorite. The chorus is noteworthy, brimming with the instrumental dissonance, and powerfully growling lead vocals. “Killshot” is the first single released off “The Collision of Love and Hate”, and solidifies the band as a metal work of art.
Speed, track #2, has a brilliantly crafted guitar intro, bleeding into a solid blast beat complements of drummer Chris Manfre . The chorus has a highly addictive hook, extenuated by Lead vocalist Ray West’s vocal flexibility. Bassist Stefan Reno Cutrupi, makes his presence undeniable, using a tastefully simplistic approach to help this song reach its full potential. The bridge twists the texture of the song, finishing with unrelenting anger.
Metal music has a new prodigal son, named Weapons of Anew, so plan accordingly. The 5 piece scored a primo gig with Tesla, and hits the road starting on 9/19, for an 11 city invasion, get to one of those shows. I am not kidding my pretties, “The Collision of Love and Hate” is a sure pick for the Skullgurl’s top ten albums that rocked my world. Don’t you want to know why? Follow the links I have provided and get the album, get to a show and as always…. BE THE METAL!!
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Weapon of Anew’s debut single “Killshot” is available via for digital purchase on iTunes, Bandcamp and the OK!Good Shop. The track is also streaming on Spotify and SoundCloud.
Weapons Of Anew dates with Tesla:
September
19 – Santander PAC – Reading, PA
20 – The Paramount – Huntington, NY
22 – The National – Richmond, VA
23 – Eastern Kentucky Expo Center – Pikeville, KY
24 – Atlanta Symphony Hall – Atlanta, GA
27 – Parker Playhouse – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
29 – Ruth Eckerd Hall – Clearwater, FL
30 – House of Blues – Orlando, FL
October
2 – Iron City – Birmingham, AL
4 – The Criterion – Oklahoma City, OK
5 – Irving Music Factory – Dallas, TX
