DEFENCES

Shadowlight LONG BRANCH Hertfordshire’s rising alt metallers aim for the big league DEFENCES HAVE EXISTED for a decade now, and within that time their sound has evolved from its generic metalcore roots, as they’ve sought to forge a strong identity of their own. After landing slots at the likes of Burn it Down, Takedown, Turbulence and Download festivals, the band have taken stock of their globe-dominating peers and drawn influence from them to expand their sound for their third full-length. On Shadowlight, crushing Spiritbox-esque breakdowns combine aggression with atmosphere, as harsh screams accompany anthemic, singalong choruses reminiscent of Bad Omens and Architects. The contrast of the two vocalists, Cherry Duesbury and William Young, is striking. Cherry’s soaring cleans meet Will’s thrashing screams at various peaks, all enhanced by deep, gritty,…

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Metal Hammer UK (Digital) - 1 Issue, December 2024

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