Devolution - Penumbra
Review By : Buzzin Hornet
Added : 09/01/'05
Views : 854
Score
  80 %
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Website : Devolution
Label : Independant
Genre : nu-metal
Tracks : 4
Release : 01-01-2005
A few weeks ago I was at my friend's birthday and he got this EP from his (English) grandpa. That's actually how I discovered DeVoLuTioN. It sounded pretty damn good to me. Two days later I contacted the band with the question if they could send me a copy of this EP so I could make a review of it. They sent me a copy and here it is; a review of their 'Penumbra' EP.

Devolution is a young English metal band from the Northeast of Essex. They have taken their influences from well-known bands such as In Flames, Mudvayne, KoRn, Metallica and Dream Theater. Starting as a 'cover band' they supported some other local bands in 2003. In late 2003 the management of Devolution contacted producer Mark Daghorn (producer of bands such as Marillion and One Minute Silence). After hearing this band playing Daghorn decided to record Devolution's debut EP.

With a very nice combination of melodic and thrashing parts, this EP gives pretty much satisfaction while listening it. The music varies from very slow and melodic parts to thrashing parts with a much higher tempo. The instruments are very well-played, especially when I think of the fact that these guys are only at the age of 15/16 years old. The music just fits together as it's supposed to be with good music. Then the vocals; I just can't imagine that this guy is only 15 years old, what a voice! I wouldn't even be surprised if this young singer was in a great band like Mudvayne or something. Sometimes the vocals don't really fit, but I'm sure it's just a matter of time before Aaron Sly can handle this.

I think it's pretty clear that I'm really surprised by this band. I have to admit that I didn't expect this at all but the more I listen to this EP the more I like it. Well, what more can I say about it? Just support Devolution and buy this Penumbra EP from their official website.

Line Up:
Aaron Sly - Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Ash Lewis - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Chris Eldridge - Bass, Backing Vocals
Matt Alston - Drums, Percussion

Track Listing:
1. World Of Unknown
2. Scapegoat
3. Below The Surface
4. Imperfect Endings

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Buzzin Hornet

We will do that, I'm interested!


Boek
Thanks dude, we'll try them out!
Boek
well, welcome again! I'm very curious to the next cd, good luck with the recordings!
Boek
well, unfortunately I can't be there, but good luck to you guys anyway! (ps: maybe it's an option to create a Devolution topic on the forum for updates )
DevolutioN_DrummeR
Hey DevolutioN_DrummeR here again, good news! I'VE GOT SOME MP3'S!
Three sample songs can be heard at:

http://www.gigs-unlimited.com/upandcoming/bandinfo.asp?UPID=332 />
link's to this and others are available on our website.

-Matt- DevolutioN_DrummeR
DevolutioN_DrummeR

Hi everyone, DevolutioN_DrummeR here.

Upcoming Gig date:

11th April 2005:
     Bands: DevolutioN, Monolith & Mendeed (more T.B.A.)
     Venue: The Twist, Colchester,
     Tickets: £5,
     Doors: 7.15pm,

Visit: www.devolution1.co.uk for more information!


DevolutioN_DrummeR

Me again, Just got some more dates:

-17th March 2005:
     Bands: DevolutioN, The More i See, (more T.B.A.)
     Venue: The Venue, Braintree,
     Tickets: £5,
     Doors: 7.30pm.

-11th April 2005:
     Bands: DevolutioN, Monolith & Mendeed (more T.B.A.)
     Venue: The Twist, Colchester,
     Tickets: £5,
     Doors: 7.15pm.

-15th April 2005:
     Bands: DevolutioN, (more T.B.A.)
     Venue: The Venue, Braintree,
     Tickets: £5,
     Doors: 7.30pm.

-4th May 2005:
     Bands: DevolutioN, Mendeed (more T.B.A.)
     Venue: The Venue, Braintree,
     Tickets: £5,
     Doors: 7.30pm.

-5th May 2005: Crazy Nights Rock Club @ Stubbs,
     Bands: DevolutioN, Mendeed (more T.B.A.)
     Venue: Stubbs, Colchester,
     Tickets: £5,
     Doors: 7.30pm.

-6th May 2005: -YET TO BE CONFIRMED-
     Bands: DevolutioN, Mendeed (more T.B.A.)
     Venue: To Be Confirmed,
     Tickets: £5,
     Doors: 7.30pm.

-10th May 2005:
     Bands: DevolutioN, (more T.B.A.)
     Venue: Grapes, Bury St. Edmonds,
     Tickets: £5,
     Doors: 7.30pm.

-Keep checking:

www.devolution1.co.uk / www.mendeed.co.uk / www.monolith.org.uk / www.thetwist.co.uk / www.thevenuebraintree.co.uk / www.thetwist.co.uk /

for more information closer to gig dates!


plukkie_de_kip
This review has made me curious, let's see if I can find an MP3 :)
plukkie_de_kip
nope, they have got nothing on their website..
-DevolutioN_DrummeR-

Hey Matt here, (DevolutioN DrummeR)

Just updating niformation:

DevolutioN web address has changed to: www.devolution1.co.uk,

and

DevolutioN are currently recording a six track mini album, to be released in April 2005, under 'Rising Records' (www.risingrecords.com)

For information on future Gigs, band news etc... check out the website!

-Matt- (-DevolutioN_DrummeR-)

www.devolution1.co.uk


Theaumasch
Did you find anything? I could only find samples of Devolution :S
Theaumasch
that's right, try to find something through google