Formed in 2011, it’s hard to pin point what melodic-metal quintet
Sincerity should be most proud of in their short time as a band.
It could be Touring with Demoraliser. But then again
it could be supporting the likes of
Hundredth, Liferuiner and Heights. When you think about it though it’s probably
their flawless video. Actually, our money is on their EP ‘Monuments’.
Released on April 23rd 2012, it really is
impressive work for a band that was only formed about a year beforehand.
‘Monuments’ has metal written all over it and doesn’t
fail to deliver the brutal tracks that anybody would expect from this band.
But there is another level to Sincerity which is
melodically intriguing which makes them vastly more interesting than other,
more generic, bands in this genre.
Opening track ‘Valour’ is an insanely brutal track
that successfully introduces what Sincerity are. It’s heavy as hell and the
screaming delivered by Jamie is perfectly dirty. Said vocals are given even more
substance in this track with impeccable gang-vocals, which is always a nice
treat.
‘Destiny’ follows and is a bit more reliant on the
wicked guitar technique of JJ and Nathan. It’s easy to identify here that this
band have a god-like command over their instruments. If ‘Valour’ didn’t
convince you that you might be in for a rough ride at a Sincerity show, this
one will do it.
The melodic nature of this band is really showcased in
third track ‘The Unbreakable’ with a really rather beautiful opening but a
typically relentless beast of a track attached. It’s refreshing to hear a metal
band that doesn’t have the attitude where it doesn’t matter what they’re
producing, as long as it’s loud.
With the EP’s name sake ‘Monuments’ it becomes very clear that Sincerity have a great idea what they want to become and how they want to do it. Their sense of identity is flawless and will hopefully withstand anything that comes Sincerity’s way.
‘Monuments’ also sees the band surrendering their reliance on screaming and pulling out some marginally softer vocals. It’s a brave risk for a metal band but Sincerity manage it, highlighting their melodic technical side and retaining their metal roots as always.
With the EP’s name sake ‘Monuments’ it becomes very clear that Sincerity have a great idea what they want to become and how they want to do it. Their sense of identity is flawless and will hopefully withstand anything that comes Sincerity’s way.
‘Monuments’ also sees the band surrendering their reliance on screaming and pulling out some marginally softer vocals. It’s a brave risk for a metal band but Sincerity manage it, highlighting their melodic technical side and retaining their metal roots as always.
To close on an aggressive note track ‘Ascendant’ is
delicious steel. The song leads into a beat down that would be terrifying live
but surprisingly turns into something quite beautiful. That is, after all, the
epitome of Sincerity.
The closing line for this track, and the EP, is delivered
almost a capella and is a touching way to close this masterful piece of work.
'MONUMENTS' OUT
NOW! http://sincerityuk.bigcartel.com/
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