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EP REVIEW- KING OF THE DEAD-THE SUMMONING

 

The enigmatic "Horror Rock combo" King of The Dead has released their much-anticipated EP The Summoning with an accompanying comic book.

The band's infectious pop/punk is a nod to bands like Alkaline Trio, Ghost and 30 Seconds To Mars. King Of The Dead are lead by the masked individual, known as "The Familiar", who is said to sit between the worlds. The EP is a concept based on a tale of sacrifice, possession and the occult through five videos. released in chronological order on how the singles appear on the EP.

Opener "Control" is a driving alt-rocker with impassioned vocals, exhilarating guitars, and rumbling basslines. Next Up is the upbeat tempo of "Destroy My Name", an evocative pop-rock track with hook-laden choruses, bouncing rhythms and edgy guitars, supplemented by dazzling synths.

The EP continues to tell this story through fast-paced songs, accompanied by emotive melodies that hark back days to the aforementioned "Emo-bands" of the late 2000s, and early 2010s. The third instalment of this enthralling journey is "Running Out Of Time" with its pulsating three-chord guitar refrain that assaults your ears with as much intent as the song's story of sacrifice. Huge choruses, choral voices, and a mesmerising piano outro complete an addictive edition to this release.

"Damned" is a commercially accessible pop-punk song about possession with thumping drums, choral cries, and energetic riffs. And finally, "With Love", is the closest the band will get to a ballad with its emotional outpouring of letting go over dynamic guitar leads.

King Of The Dead unveil an intriguing tale of mystery with "The Summoning". The band's fresh and innovative approach proves a winning formula in the end.

Words by Anselm Anderson


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