Just Because You Sleep Next To Me Doesn't Mean You Are Safe
Will Someone Shoot That Fucking Snake
Stay Cold
I Promise This Won't Hurt
Orchestra Of Wolves
Sick Of Feeling Sick
Black Heart Queen
Nervous Breakdown
A screaming blast from across the Atlantic, England's Gallows have arrived to remind us of punk's angry roots. Their debut, originally released in the UK in 2006, saw the band immediately heralded as saviors of the scen... more »e: "...the best British punk band since The Clash" - Kerrang! "...one of the finest displays of sneering, snotty attitude since The Sex Pistols" - Total Guitar. Gallows combine the founding fury of Black Flag and Minor Threat, blended with the melodic hardcore of Refused, and a brutally honest social vision, unflinchingly tackling topics such as hometown violence, date rape, and broken homes. The US version contains three bonus tracks. "They're anti-boredom, the antithesis of safe rock, the kind of band who actually matter" - NME. Look for them on this summer's Warped Tour.« less
A screaming blast from across the Atlantic, England's Gallows have arrived to remind us of punk's angry roots. Their debut, originally released in the UK in 2006, saw the band immediately heralded as saviors of the scene: "...the best British punk band since The Clash" - Kerrang! "...one of the finest displays of sneering, snotty attitude since The Sex Pistols" - Total Guitar. Gallows combine the founding fury of Black Flag and Minor Threat, blended with the melodic hardcore of Refused, and a brutally honest social vision, unflinchingly tackling topics such as hometown violence, date rape, and broken homes. The US version contains three bonus tracks. "They're anti-boredom, the antithesis of safe rock, the kind of band who actually matter" - NME. Look for them on this summer's Warped Tour.
"hailing from watford, england is one of the most exciting, fresh new bands the states have seen in some time. i welcome you, GALLOWS. i believe i heard about these guys earlier this year when some other band was praising this band but i didn't actually hear anything until the van warped tour comp. came out in june. i was introduced to the band with their song "rolling with the punches". at first listen i knew this band was something to be excited about and the song was pretty good withs lots of energy and power. then shortly thereafter, came all the hype. all types of punk and rock zines were calling these guys the saviors of punk and the real deal. when i heard this my first reaction was "o great, not another band with tons of hype who won't live up to it".
then july 10th rolled around and their debut album (although released in 2006 across seas) "orchestra of wolves" was released in the states and it stunned me, literally. anymore, it really takes a lot to impress me with new bands because of all the cookie cutters and cliches, but this band FLAT OUT impresses from start to finish. they are a straight up "punk" band that doesn't BS around and tell it how it is whether you're going to listen or not. not only do the songs thrive with energy, passion, and just pure angst...the lyrics and vocals are snotty, catharsis, unapologetic, fierce, intense, and a big stab at our society and everyone in general. basically, the whole album is a F U to anyone who's listening. now, that's punk rock in its purest form.
although, the whole album (and band) has an punk attitude, it's not limited to just that. it definitely is a hardcore album with some great riffs, monster breakdowns, as well with metal tendencies and some double bass (but not cliche DB you hear today). although this band sounds unique, you can definitely hear some obvious influences. hear's the cool part though...they pull influences from each of the last 4 decades!!! there is definitely some attitude in their style that reminds you of the ever controversial sex pistols as well as the clash from the 70's. you can also hear influences from the first coming of hardcore bands in the 80's such as gorilla biscuits, minor threat, the misfits, and definitely black flag. then, their is no doubt that their's a heavy influence of the band refused, as well as from at the drive-in and converge from the 90's. finally, you can hear some influences from modern hardcore/punk acts like comeback kid, the bronx, and most definitely every time i die. see what i mean, this band is the real deal...
finally, just 2 days ago i was stoked to see gallows live at the warped tour in Indianapolis and to say i was impressed with their live show and antics would be an understatement. besides killswitch engage, gallows OWNED the warped tour. frontman, frank carter who stands at about 5'5", 115 lbs, and covered in tattoos similiar of jake bannon of converge looked like a joke when he took stage at first. when they first came out, they looked unimpressed with the crowd that came to see them. (a mere 25-50 people). i'm sure everyone else was watching paramore or NFG, but it was their loss. frank went on to talk and make snotty jokes and he sounded just like jonny rotten of the pistols and the guy, although very sarcastic and crude, had a great sense of humor. then out of no where, he jumped off stage onto ground level with us where they exploded into their set. then things got insane! even though their were only about 50 people or so, frank made it intimate as he let fans sing along and chant with him in the mic, all the while his mic cord was tripping him up and almost strangling him and innocent fans, but he proceeded. he then got his mic stand down from the stage during a song and starting slamming it into the ground where he ended up bending it like a pretzel. then next, came his mic where he did some swings and starting abusing hit. he did all of this without any shoes, no shorts, (he stripped down to his boxers) in the sand which his mouth was full of. after all the madness, he got dressed and went back onstage to finish their set with the powerful "orchestra of wolves". i know after the set i had seen something special and insane. even though the guy is small, he brings stage presence and is intimidating and powerful as a 7'0" giant with a wolf as a head.
i'm sorry about the tangent i went off on, but i think it shows what this band is about. their unpredictable, insane, heavy, snotty, unapologetic, and put on a great live show. if you get the chance to see them, do yourself a favor. i've seen alot of heavy bands live, but gallows flat-out brought it and didn't care if you enjoyed it or not. they came to deliver a message and destroy stages and equipment as well as your ears. the exciting thing about this band is that their young (only been together for about a year and a half) and they have so much potential it's scary to think of what they're capable of next. gallows is the real deal and believe the hype surrounding them cuz their going to be huge someday and it's soon. their album "orchestra of wolves" and live show are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! thanks for reading..."
Gallows
Draven | 07/16/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The British have proved once again that they can match screaming American music. The songs are great for moshing (haha) and have great meaning to them. My personal favorite song is Orchestra of Wolves becasue of the Moulin Rouge reference. I was excited to get this album and was far from disappointed. All in all, a fantastic album for any hardcore rock fan."
The most important rock/punk album for many years!
S. Smithson | UK | 09/23/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Gallows are a hardcore band from Watford, UK who only formed in 2005, and their debut 'Orchestra Of Wolves' is a breath of fresh air. A stunning album with such classics as the title track & 'In The Belly Of A Shark'. The most important rock/punk album for many years, which has breathed new life into the genre. Get the 2 disc edition as there are 6 stunning live in session tracks & 4 studio tracks including the AWESOME Black Heart Queen & a hidden track - a cover of the Ruts 'Staring At The Rude Boys'. If you like your music loud with lots of energy, then this is the album for you. BUY IT NOW!"
Orchestra of Noise
Nick Colosi | Chesterland, OH, USA | 04/30/2008
(3 out of 5 stars)
"So I saw this band at Warped Tour last year 'cause I was with a friend who liked them and wanted to see them. Their fans sucked 'cause they were all thrash dancers, but overall I really liked what I was hearing and a few weeks later I bought this CD.
Overall, it's pretty good, a little hit or miss, but overall a solid listen and a good blend of the "real punk" that everyone keeps advocating for, and the "hardcore/emo/whatever" that is really big in the scene today. I'm not gonna label these guys as anything but "music" and as for music, it's not half bad.
The guitarists are very talented, both six string players stand out on many of the tracks and occasionally they stand back and give the bassist a little room on songs like "Belly of a Shark." They play riffs that are very catchy and at times very unpredictable, like nothing that I've ever heard before (Not in a stunning, "never heard anything like it" but more just that they are very different) Frank's vocals are really cool because we have the hardcore screaming factor mixing with the English accent, making it a sound that is seldom heard in the business. It's fun to listen to to say the least.
Only issue I have hear is that the middle of the CD drags on a little. The first four tracks will basically punch you in the face with the sound of hardcore aggression, but then the CD steps back and mellows out a little with tracks like "Six Years" Ultimately I don't even remember what's on the CD between tracks 10 and 11 because those two songs were so forgetable. The mellow tracks aren't so bad it's just that you have to be in a good mood to listen to them. The CD ends strong with the croud pleasing title track, a raunchy song about womanizing, along with "Sick of Feeling Sick" and the Black Flag cover.
Overall, this album is a little out there, so definitely download it first and then see if it's worth your hard earned cash. For me it was but that's 'cause I'm into that sort of thing."