Idle Hands - Don't Waste Your Time (2018)
Surfacing from the heavier end of the
Seattle metal pool, the quartet of Idle Hands make their debut with
the five tracks of this EP, enticing listeners with '80s-styled
guitar and bass work, modern death flavoring on the drums, and a
pop-ish approach to the vocal presence. It balances out to something
with much more of a hard rock leaning than all the metal components
would suggest, and as their press release notes, there's some
comparisons to be made to Ghost, though Idle Hands approach things
with significantly less theatricality.
There's some solid songwriting across
the EP, with firm foundations established before the band heads off
on elaboration and tangents, and the weighted rock flavoring makes
for an interesting fit with the usually-melancholy lyrical matter.
Occasional bouncing drum rolls lighten up the Gothic veneer with
lively indulgence, and the rhythm work in general shows appealing
creativity to its twists and noodles. A strong first showing for the
band, this should catch plenty of ears as they continue work on a
full-length follow-up.
~ Gabriel
For Fans Of; Demon Head, Exciter,
Ghost, Van Halen, Woods of Ypres
~
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