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The Deep – Watching You (CD EP) [Self-released]

The Deep is a prime example that the UK is still bringing kick-ass NWoBHM bands to the table. The 2015 release “premonition” really blew me away, and even though this EP (well, it’s four new tracks and four live tracks, so an EP with bonus tracks), came out already in 2018 it’s still highly current. Like the opener “Prepare To Rock” says – prepare to rock! The track kicks off in a true up-dated NWoBHM vein with killer melodies. Second track “Dead Man Walking” continues in the classic riffy metal vein with singer Tony Coldham riding the high notes like a true metal warrior. A great driving rocker! The title track takes it all down a bit with into featuring clean fingerpicking with Tony’s killer vocals on top. An extended vocal note kicks off the intro and takes us into the punchy, heavy, almost doomy verse and chorus. “Taking Over” is another powerful hard rocking metal number with some dark overtones. A killer track! Can’t wait for a new full-length album! The live tracks were recorded at a festival in France, and it proves the band sounds just as great live as in the studio. These live versions of “Premonition”, “The Rider”, “All I Want” and “Night-Stalker” are on fire!

 

Label: self-released

Year: 2018

Country: UK

Link: www.thedeepband.co.uk

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By Janne Stark

I'm a Swedish guitarist, writer, and record collector. I've recorded a bunch of albums/C.D.s with bands like OVERDRIVE, LOCOMOTIVE BREATH, BALLS, MOUNTAIN OF POWER, ZELLO, PLANET ALLIANCE, plus made guest appearances on stuff by NARNIA, AUDIOVISION, CHRIS CATENA, FAITH, BLINDED COLONY, THALAMUS, M.O.B., TOWER OF STONE, VII GATES, etc. I'm currently involved in the following bands/projects: GRAND DESIGN, MOUNTAIN OF POWER, OVERDRIVE, ZOOM CLUB, and CONSTANCIA. I've been writing for magazines like FUZZ, Backstage, Kool Kat News, Hard Roxx, Sweden Rock Magazine, etc. I still write for metalcentral.net, BallBusterMusic.com and metalcovenant.com, plus I'm the author of the three volumes of "The Encyclopedia of Swedish Hard Rock And Heavy Metal"! I have a lovely wife, two crazy cats and two beautiful daughters.