They're a thrash/groove metal band from Southampton, UK, if you want to find out more about the band themselves I'll post links below, now onto the review.
their first and only, current album is being re-released in November via a different record label which are also local.
Their first song is called "abhor", this song gives a good indicator as to what sub genre they are. The guitar is very groove yet the vocals are thrash. You may be thinking "what?" or you may be thinking "awesome", either way it goes well together. In all honesty it shouldn't be a surprise if groove and thrash goes well together.
On to their third song; which is called 'Suffocate', this is when it gets interesting. Although the mixture of genres are there, you can really hear who their influences are. to name a few, Machine head, lamb of god, this particular song sounds like its been heavily influenced by machine head and Metallica's music. I guess what they say is true, you sound like the bands you listen to the most.
'Deathstiny' however sounds a lot like a mixture between Pantera and Lamb of God. If they had a love child this is what they would create. this song still doesn't sound too different from the rest of their album , genre and vocal wise. I am one for consistency so this scores them a point.
overall the album switches back and forth between sounds. This is a good thing as long as it fits and doesn't ruin the album. Lucky for Ravenous this didn't happen. This does happen with other bands though. it is an interesting first album and shows what may become of this band.
https://www.facebook.com/Ravenousband - for more information about the band
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvAfOS6CLU8zx4ka0NkmjP8cdy1khndub - playlist of their album
if you like the album enough to buy it here's the pre-order link too
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