Rise And Fall are a four piece band from Belgium that live and breathe hardcore. They really are a heavy band – and I personally love it! Every track on this album is absolutely bursting with hard edged vocals, feisty guitars, blinding bass lines, and fast, raw as hell drumming. Join The Team Player is a fine label for producing some high class acts and Rise And Fall are definitely one of these acts.
At no moment on this CD do the band show any signs of slowing down – every track is heavy and hardcore, and packed with energy. With so much Emo going around at the moment it is truly refreshing to hear a band that are sticking to their routes and remaining a true hardcore outfit. Rise And Fall are most certainly in this for the long haul, and you can tell that for them it is all about the music. The tracks are passionate in their own heavy way and show signs of genius. There are some truly inspirational heavy metallic guitar riffs that just make you want to pick up a guitar and let rip.
Sometimes bands of this genre can just sound like shouting and there is seemingly no talent involved. Rise And Fall are most certainly not one of these bands as they have a definite talent and play their music with great style, and immense energy. I am sure that the band put on one hell of a live show as every track on this CD is just so energetic and full of life. It is not often that I hear what Belgium has to offer, but if Rise And Fall are anything to go by then there is one hell of a thriving scene in the small country best known for its chocolates.
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UK based film graduate with a huge passion for music, sports and video games.
