Horror rock quartet EB &THE DEADLIGHTS unleash hell on their much-anticipated debut EP Still See Ghosts. The ghoulish Irishmen hail from Belfast, Northern Ireland, consisting of lead vocalist Ethan Beattie, rhythm guitarist Matt McCabe, drummer Alex Williams and keyboardist/lead guitarist Andy McCarney.
The band's mix of punk, razor-sharp riffs and contagious choruses all stems from their influences, including Murderdolls, Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper. The album is five tracks long, clocking in at roughly under 20 minutes. The EP begins with the abrasive "Nightmare Of Reality", a raging two-minute blast of harsh aggressive vocals, frenetic guitars, and enough rawness to start things off.
Next up is "Heathen of The Mind", a full-throttle blast of raw anger and angst. The song's groovy riffs, pummeling drums, and a cross between feral screams and clean vocals make this the standout track on the EP. The Deadlights play music on their sleeves with an experimental look through their inner selves to find the right music to suit them. The album can at times sound a lot like their influences. However, they have enough ideas and talent to forge their own sound going forward, This writer personally feels the music sounds better when Beattie uses clean vocals as it catches his true voice.
"Devil Between Me and You" is an example of a track that does just that. This is more of a blues-orientated song. The acoustic guitar intro is dark and atmospheric, and Beattie does his best Billy Idol impression in time with the rhythmic drumming patterns. The song concludes with a scintillating solo that is short and effective.
Next up is the sinister tones of "Empty Frames" which sounds similar to "Beautiful People" by Marilyn Manson. The cutthroat riffs resonate within the ear, along with an eerie keyboard sound, menacing vocals and another solo to add to the band's impressive arsenal for killer riffs.
And finally, the title track "Still See Ghosts" is a sombre farewell steeped in melancholy and pain.
Overall, EB & The Delights may be seeing more than ghosts after this pleasing debut. The band's got an interesting concept they need to stick with.
Words by Anselm Anderson
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