WALKING RUMOR (Denmark)
"Do Or Die"
(Walking Rumor Records)
Release date: June 1st 2019
Genre: Nu metal, alternative metal, melodic metal
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To be completely honest, nu metal has never really appealed to this writer. It is a well known fact that this is the branch of the metal genre that is most frowned upon, arguably because of the most prominent acts in the genre, namely Linkin Park and Limp Bizkit. Aggression and frustration seems to be the main ingredient, and very often the music seems to play a less significant role.
On the other hand, every now and then a new band comes along and puts an end to all these stigmatizations, and proves that there is room for new thinking within the genre.
WALKING RUMOR is one such band, which seemingly (after having a look at their press photos) consists of a handful of very young lads. This Danish sextet was formed in 2015, and their discography counts an EP and multiple singles. The track we are reviewing today is not even their most recent one, but well worth a mention nonetheless.
"Do Or Die" was the first single off their upcoming full length album "Symbiosis", which is due for release later this year. After it was released, WALKING RUMOR has put out an additional two singles, the latter having been out for just a few days.
Just to be clear, there is nothing here that lives up to the standard that the aforementioned bands have put the genre within, and as early on as during the opening riff you hear that WALKING RUMOR is more than just a nu metal band. The aggression and intensivity is highly present, but they turn it around a bit by throwing in a few rhythm changes that gives it all a more playful touch. Electronics are usually a given within the nu metal genre, but these Danes use it only moderately, and it serves as an enticing curiosity rather than just a boring layer of noise. Throw in a catchy chorus with great melodies, and you very soon have a single that displays the band's collective strength in terms of both instrumentation and songwriting.
★★★★★★★★☆☆
WALKING RUMOR:
- Alexander Larsson - Drums
- Jacob Nielsen - Bass
- Emil Hansen - Guitar
- Andreas Løvenhorst - Guitar
- Kenio Gustavsson - Vocals
- Anders Mørch - Vocals
The drumtracks on the album Symbiosis and earlier releases are played by former member of WR Anders Rasmussen - now active with the band Lite Kite.
SvarSlettThanks a lot for the info! :)
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