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Album Review- Hedra- The Pecking Order

 Emerging British Heavyweights Hedra returns with the six-tracker  EP The Pecking Order, via Devil's Cause Records.

The English five-piece has worked hard to cultivate a fervent fanbase over the past eight years since their humble beginnings in Norwich, England. The band has put together a true force of nature to deliver brutal riffs and dark vocal melodies to an unsuspecting audience. The band has drawn comparisons with Metal icons like Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, and newer acts such as Tool and Mastodon.

'The Pecking Order' is an EP inspired by the tumultuous reign of former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the band expresses the frustration and despair many citizens experienced at the hands of the bumbling leader.

'Jackdaw' pulls no punches in kicking off this release with sluggish riffs and earth-shattering drumming. This is a track that shows progressive elements with angular melodies.

Next up is 'Stolen', a similar track with vocalist Jim Marten reflecting somber and pain over sonic drum fills and dual guitar leads playing off one another like two soldiers at war with one another.

Hedra has created an album unlike many metal bands these days, they have combined a muscular and heavy sound with crisp production that is sharp as the band's music. 'Suchi' is a broody and melancholic track with distorted riffs and hazy vocals that segues into 'Avis Morgi'is a more commercial track with a hook-laden chorus and some gritty guitar work.

'Storm Clouds' is a melodic rock track with a colossal sound and 'Heads Held High' completes this outing with its dark, dissonant sound.

Overall, Hedra delivers a brutal, fresh, and inventive new release with fresh ideas and serious intent to challenge the metal scene 

Words by Anselm Anderson Rating: 4.5/5


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