It has been well over 2 years since BLACKSTORM have released anything at all and this release got me horrendously excited this morning once I found out it was out for the world to listen too. I have been flying the flag for the Brighton lads ever since I first heard them, having watched them several times in their hometown, which lead on to me asking them to headline the first birthday of WPC last October.

It’s no secret that Karl Middleton is by far my most favoured of all vocalists as the ferocity of his voice is equally matched by the calming and almost hypnotic singing tone and this band has been the best way in recent years to show the capability and range of his talent. Most will know his other band EARTHTONE9 and I think although the riffs are simpler and harder hitting in Blackstorm, this EP is moving more toward ET9’s sound and this is in no way a bad thing!

That, mixed with the amazing production of this 3 track EP means it makes an outstanding listen and really needs to be checked out by all. I hope it starts them on to much greater things as it completely overshadows the musicianship and writing quality shown in their previous effort ‘Rise Rebel Seers’ (Which was amazing as well!!)

CHECK OUT BOTH EPS AT THEIR BANDCAMP HERE