Album Review by Anselm Anderson
Heavy Modern rock act Vonavibe have led a journey of trials and tribulations that many bands would struggle to overcome. Formed in 2016, the trio of vocalist Dyon, lead guitarist John Tass and drummer George Andrian won prestigious spots in Global Battle of The Bands and Best New Bands with Panik Records before the band left the label. Tragedy then struck during the recording of this album when lead singer Dyon suffered injuries in a Motorcycle accident which left him in a wheelchair for a year. Thankfully, Dyon recovered to complete the recordings. Vonavibe has previously released two EPs titled Vol I and Locked Up. They have now released their debut LP Bleed To Life via Eclipse Records.
The Athens-based trio rock combo combines post-grunge elements with heavy metal riffs and radio-friendly songs on this ten track release. Bleed To Life recorded the album themselves at Red Toy Studio. The album starts off with the explosive 'Left For Dead' with it's high-octane level of hard rock. The meaty riffs combine with infectious choruses remind me of the 2000s post-grunge era bands.
Next is the equally addictive charms of 'Run 'N' Hide', an burst of punk energy and intricate drum rhythms. The band has a knack for writing hook-laden songs that wheels the listener in. Vonavibe takes a break from surging solo's and interplays with the stripped back melodic rock songs 'Vonavibe' and 'Hold On' tugs at the softer side of rock fans. The heavy cover of The Rolling Stones' ''Paint It Black' reinvigorates the album and proves a turning point for Bleed to Life'.
Vonavibe write intricate dynamics between the melodious charms on 'Beyond Tolerance' to the heavy, distorted sounds of 'Break The Sky'. Overall, Vonavibe serves up a treat full of solid production values, earworm songs and tasty riffs to satisfy a new legion of fans.
Rating: 9/10
'Bleed To Life' is available now via Eclipse Records on all streaming platforms
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Run 'N' Hide (Official Video)
Left For Dead (Official Video)
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