Gallows

From the first moments of Grey Britain, it’s clear that the
increased attention to production has only strengthened the band’s
sound. Instead of relying on hardcore cliches like chugging guitars and
gang vocals alone, Gallows has tapped into a diverse range of sound
design to help paint a vivid portrait of a country that lies in
shambles at the hands of its own citizens. The end result is dark,
allegorical and extremely relevant. Deeply textured and highly melodic,
Gallows’ Grey Britain will no doubt rise as a positive
development in the evolution of hardcore punk’s volatile relationship
with major labels.

This article appears in Jun 25 – Jul 1, 2009.