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‘Where Is The Boom?’ are playing of the rest of the Your Life)’ from ‘Nimrod’, in but Madame Mayhem is
undeniably weaker tracks band. The standout track is the 90s, saw the band determined to make it on
on the album and are also ‘More Colours’, and is a pushing boundaries and her own – and this determi-
less identifiable, meaning real tour de force in 2 min- doing something that you nation is definitely standing
their presence dilutes the utes 43 seconds; it gives a don’t often associate with her in good stead. She’s
impact of ‘Boom Boom real showcase for The Run punk rock bands - a string learned from the best,
Room (Part A)’ as a whole, Up’s complete package. orchestra-infused acoustic being taken under the wing
which is a real shame be- Close behind is ‘Hurting So ballad. ‘Minority’ was Irish of Billy Sheehan from Mr.
cause when Palaye Royale Much It Laughs’, which is a jig-styled and an anthem Big. ‘Ready For Me’ is
are great, they are really joyous track full of energy. for the outsider, while Madame Mayhem’s third
something special. The rest of the EP does ex- ‘Boulevard Of Broken full-length album, and while
PALAYE ROYALE
YYYY actly what it says on the tin Dreams’ was another un- every album under her
BOOM BOOM ROOM
(SIDE A) Michael Coventry with tracks ‘Busted’, ‘Shark’ conventional song, achiev- moniker has been impres-
and the closing track ‘So-
(SUMERIAN) PRETTY BOY FLOYD ciopath’s Salute’ exploiting ing huge success for the sive, ‘Ready For Me’ defi-
nitely
as
band. The stripped-down
stands
out
Palaye Royale de-
scribe themselves as a PUBLIC ENEMIES the band’s obvious love for ‘Ordinary World’ featuring Mayhem’s best so far. ‘War
Miranda Lambert (written
(FRONTIERS)
playing and songwriting.
You Started’ kicks off the
‘fashion-art rock band’ but
Although the power
if that means little to you ballad of the album claims YYYY for the movie of the same release – and makes us
then try imagining some- ‘We Can’t Bring Back Yes- Andy Shaw name that Billie Joe starred think of a rockier version of
Tonight Alive. It’s punchy,
in) is the penultimate track
thing along the lines of My
Chemical Romance with terday’ that’s exactly what GREEN DAY – not one of our favourites energetic and feels so
Pretty Boy Floyd have
good, despite focusing on
and the song we’d most
GREATEST HITS: GOD’S
an indie/punk element and
you might be close. ‘Don’t done. This sounds like it is FAVORITE BAND likely skip over given the a relationship gone sour.
straight out of the tail end
(REPRISE)
Feel Quite Right’ is a per- of the 80s and is pure nos- Released in Novem- opportunity. Thankfully, ‘Wake Up (Enemy)’ is dy-
‘Back In The USA’ wraps
namic, like each and every
fect start to the album, an
explosive combination of talgia for anyone already ber, Green Day’s ‘Greatest things up with a bit more of track. It’s fresh like a crisp
an anthemic, rock ‘n’ roll
morning but again with a
familiar with the band.
Hits: God’s Favorite Band’
punk with a hefty hint of
blues as well, provided in ‘S.A.T.A.’ acts as an intro to includes 20 hits from the vim, showing that the Cali- real fighting spirit to the
the whole with its martial
band’s career, plus a new
no small part to the organ drumbeat, then after a song, ‘Back In The USA’ fornian superstars, as al- lyrics. Madame Mayhem
has a tough attitude and it
ways, remain one of the
parts of guitarist Sebastian
Danzig. The song title is an burst of machine gunfire in and a duet with Miranda most vital bands of our shows in her songs. Pro-
Lambert, ‘Ordinary World’.
generation.
come the guitars and we’re
duced by Corey Lowery,
interesting one because it
is here where Palaye off at pace into ‘Feel The Although the band have YYYY bassist of Saint Asonia, the
released
a
Heat’. Big guitars, sleazy
previously
Royale feel a little more lyrics and plenty of swag- greatest hits album – ‘Inter- SBV album also sees Corey
take care of all bass duties,
than just quite right. They
feel, and sound, superb. ger, and so recognisably national Superhits!’ – re- MADAME MAYHEM while Corey’s brother Clint
leased back in 2001, this
(Sevendust) has laid down
READY FOR ME
PBF. Standout tracks are ‘7
And the secret to this
comes from the vocals of Minutes In Heaven’ and new release is obviously a (ROUGH TRADE) some of the guitars, along
It’s about time we had
‘Run For Your Life’ for the
much more up-to-date of-
Remington Leith and, more vocals, strong drum fering. For both the Green a female rock singer that with Corey and Troy
(Evanes-
McLawhorn
specifically, how they are
blended with amazing pre- rhythms, and both the riffs Day completist and the ca- could rival the likes of P!nk, cence). ‘So Wrong (Lay
sual rock fan, ‘Greatest
You To Rest)’ has a slightly
Lady Gaga and co. Al-
and the cracking solos.
cision to the music from his
bandmates. The frontman Some of the lyrics, like in Hits: God’s Favorite Band’ though not outrageous with darker vibe with a more
‘High School Queen’ and
contains all the tracks you
offers a raw and wild voice ‘Run For Your Life’, are a know and love. Gems like her stage show, props or creeping bassline – but
while Mayhem sings ‘So
outfits (although she does
to the band and it is the
kind of voice where its po- little jarring given the ‘Basket Case’, ‘Hitchin’ A have some spiky fingerless Wrong’, everything here is
gloves), Madame Mayhem
just oh so right.
Ride’, ’21 Guns’ and ‘Amer-
band’s age but if you can
tential could be squan-
dered without the right overlook that in favour of ican Idiot’ never get old and has an excellent voice and YYYYY
the sound it’s a whole lot of
are anthems for punk rock
soundtrack but that has fun. The boys are back in fans around the world. every track on ‘Ready For SBV
Me’ is a smash. Most fe-
been supplied not only in
the opening song but also town, bringing the party ‘Good Riddance (Time Of male rockers join bands,
with them.
in ‘How Do You Do?’, ‘My
YYYY
Youth Generation’ and ‘Mr. Clare Huckett
Doctor Man’ which follow, SUPERSONIC FUTURE SUPERSTARS
all subtly different enough
that they all stand out from THE RUN UP
each other. The quality dips
after this awesome open- THE RUN UP FORTIFY
(REAL GHOST)
ing quartet, as while ‘Sick A really competent Coming at the top of our ‘New Bands
Boy Soldier’ does offer a We’re Insanely-Impressed By...’ list is For-
welcome change of pace it self-titled, 10-track EP from tify. How harmonious are these guys (and
the Bristolian quintet The
is a clear example of how girl)? If you have a penchant for female-
Remington needs the right Run Up. This melodic punk fronted pop rock a la Tonight Alive, Against
rock band certainly hit the
song for his singing and mark with some catchy, The Current, early Paramore and We Are
this just doesn’t provide it The In Crowd, then Fortify are a must-
but any question as to well-written songs. They to- hear. They released their debut EP at the
tally understand their genre
whether his voice is suited end of October and it blew us away. Made up of Anna Louise, owner of outstand-
for less wild tracks is and sound really tight, with ing vocals, Kieran McLoughlin Spink and Charlie Fallows who between the two
the songs hitting the mark
proven with ‘Ma Chérie’ at every turn. However, it is of them dazzle the listener with striking guitar work, Billy Byford on bass, and
(which features Kellin Jamie Smith keeping it all together on the drums, the band only formed in 2015
Quinn) and ‘Warhol’, where let down by the production and are based in Thurrock, Essex. ‘Valhalla’ has five killer songs exuding elec-
values of the EP and some
again the musicianship of trifying energy and infectious hooks, which the band recorded after winning
Sebastian and drummer of the songs don’t have the £1000 at a local Battle of the Bands competition. Lyrically, the band are equally
crispness they deserve.
Emerson Barrett bring out Having said that, they are as strong, with subject matter ranging from the empowering ‘What About Us’ fo-
the best in Remington. cusing on self-determination to ‘Survivors’, about overcoming obstacles and
While Palaye Royale de- trying to develop their own demons. If Fortify can stay strong and focused, then the world is their oyster –
unique sound and from the
serve credit for treating us and we’re sure they’ll be headlining big stages before long. Check their Face-
to a 15-track whopper, opener ‘WKND’, you get a book page out for more information - over at www.facebook.com/fortifyuk
sense of Larry’s soaring
songs like ‘Rag Doll’ and
vocals and the proficient
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