BANGOR based trio Dying Habit are bringing back rock to the North Wales coast.
Returning to the 90s sensibilities of loud and heavy guitar thrusting, they avoid being swept into the four chord frenzy of chart pop-punk or the trappings of adrenaline-emo's overly complicated staggered riffs.
Bringing the best out of each instrument, their recent stint at the recording studio has unleashed a broad and appealing collection of songs that are sure to transcend the rock/punk/metal fraternity.
Their track 'Animal' throws together palm muted riffs and powerful chords with interesting and diverse progressions.
Homaging Queens Of The Stones Age with it's firm and head bang-able melody, guitarist and vocalist Alan brings a raw but sensitive side to the song while basking in the full and fluid solos that permeate throughout.
It also gives drummer Mark a chance to shine; clearly revelling in the metal undertones that allow full use of the drumkit.
Maintaining the same feel as 'Animal', 'Reset The Sun' is an uplifting rock anthem with a strong My Vitriol feel thanks to the catchy chorus and soft verses.
Definitely the pop-punkier track, it screams out as being the radio-friendly offering from the band and certainly a great introduction for audiences to see what Dying Habit are all about.
With an early Jimmy Eat World feel to it, 'White Paper Suits' hammers home the ethos of the group: that this is a band who concentrate on good music rather than what might be considered 'fashionable'.
A slower, but by no means softer, number, guitars are thrusted and cymbals smashed with unquestionable intensity resulting in a emotive and thrilling track.
There is no off-key wailing or badly strummed guitars. This is old-school, 90s hey-day with a modern twist; taking the aspects that made albums from the period 'classics' and building on them with their own distinctive stamp.
Taking a huge step forward by looking back, Dying Habit are a band to watch out for with their superb song writing and impressive instrumentation.
Be sure to check out their album Parasite, which will be out in October and available to buy online.
Dying Habit will be playing at Speakers Corner in October, or you can check out their material on the website at
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