With member of Earthtone9, The Blueprint, Twin Zero, Fall Of Efrafa, GNOD and King Beef involved the chances of finding some epic doom, grunge, stoner and classic rock are pretty certain, and that’s what you get with BlackStorm who have a new single and lyric video out with ‘Heavy Energy’.
Blackstorm featuring Karl Middleton (Vocals), Neil Kingsbury (Guitars & Backing vocals), Steve McCusker (Bass) and Jon Perry (Drums), originally formed in 2006 releasing a 7” record on London’s Sound Devastation Records and a digital EP via Canada’s Distort Records.
The band has shared the stage with the likes of Cancer Bats, Kruger, Miramar Disaster, Saviours, Burning Love and Orange Goblin, appeared at festivals such as Hammerfest and Desertfest and been played on radio by Bruce Dickinson. However, the band remained dormant for eight years, resurfacing last year with their comeback single ‘Iron Harvest’ and now following it with ‘Heavy Energy.’
The new six-minute number is said to be a lumbering behemoth blending elemental stadium doom riffery and grooves with mournful grunge-tinged vocal melodies.
“The lyrics to ‘Heavy Energy’ are built around the idea of a Sisyphean Trial – A task that is impossible to complete”, explained Middleton (also vocalist with Earthtone9). “It refers to the punishment that Sisyphus receives in the underworld, where he is forced to roll a boulder up a hill repeatedly for eternity.
“Sometimes life can feel like endless, purposeless drudgery. The verse lyrics riff around this. The chorus lyrics are a counter-point to this, drawing upon the idea that all is impermanent and relational, and that we have the resources within us to overcome any challenge we might experience in life.”
Fans should view ‘Heavy Energy’ as an appetiser to Blackstorm‘s special guest slot – in their hometown of Bristol – to Pitchshifter‘s sold-out show at The Exchange, on the 7th July.
“It’s an honour to share the stage with the Clayden brothers once again,” said Middleton. “Our friendship runs deep, over 25 years. This show is going to be wild. The Exchange is a killer 300 capacity venue, and it’s gonna be a hot, sweaty, high-energy show.”
You can check out the video for ‘Heavy Energy’ here at RAMzine and more from Blackstorm at Bandcamp.
