What does one do in England when they are young and passionate about music?
Exactly, they start a band.
Just like we do here. However, young bands here often struggle for recognition before they even get a chance, and then maybe with a lot of luck, they land a record deal in their mid-twenties.
In England, it's a bit different. There, you can get lucky.
KILL CHAMBERS had that luck. After an EP, the band released their debut with “The Reckoning“, at an age when most people prefer to focus on their A-levels and vocational training rather than making music. The fact that the band is allowed to release their record through Rising Records, a label that is no stranger in the metal scene, is almost considered a mark of nobility.
The five guys showcase what they can do on their debut album. And it's a lot. However, the boys demonstrate their skills across various styles of metal. It seems as if all influences have been stirred together in a pot, and then the band inhaled the stew.
The sound is of very high quality in terms of recording. Not overly produced but also not too soft. One could say it's the optimal hardness. The vocals are also well worked on. Everything fits.
It really reflects what the band does overall. They consistently stay on the path of the average. The level is not bad, especially since the band is still very young, but there is also no clear thread to be recognized. No distinct style. That's a shame because the band has technical skills and the arrangements are quite impressive.
The signs are good that KILL CHAMBERS can still become something. More of their own style, and if they have the determination to push through, then one should keep an eye on the band. In three or four years, this could turn into something big.
