ALBUM OF THE WEEK: KINSTRIFE- FOOLS AND MONSTERS

Photo Credit:Press Hereford- based Kinstrife returns with the prodigious new album, Fools and Monsters, released last Friday via Forge AMP. The album is a collection of previously unreleased tracks, alongside some unheard ones recorded at AR Studios. The concept of the LP is to introduce new listeners to the band. The band first formed in 2013 by guitarist Alan Kaye and bassist Dave Richards, before eventually being joined by vocalist Mike Hoskins and drummer Simon Richards ( No relation to Dave). The title for this particular effort was inspired by a verse from an earlier track. Fools and Monsters bring out the best in their performance with powerful vocals and enormous riffs to keep many satisfied. Opener "Intervention" is a previously released track this site had the pleasure to review. The song's notable frenetic pace, matched with commanding vocals, and screeching guitar lines is always a certain hit with any fans alike. Next up is the moving "Make Me", an...