Battalion of Flies - ‘Clowns’

So before those who suffer with a case of Coulrophobia* start sweating profusely and ranting about why anyone would write a song about the red nosed, big shoe wearing circus performers, fear not…. The topic is in relation to those different ‘Clowns’, the so called world leaders, the modern day decision makers who appear to live over the edge of insanity and have no care for the world or planet we live in.

With this theme you would feel the deep, darkened mood throughout the song, very much a statement of intent and grievance, laden full of those Angst Driven Monster Grunge-esq Riffs which will have the listener unashamedly resorting to an urge to compare with the likes of ‘Soundgarden’ and ‘Alice in Chains’, this is a ballsy, well-crafted tune, a great little hook, heavy for the most then dropping in to a subtle ambient dusted vibe before the powerhouse ending to deliver a stern message ‘The World’s A Mess /Got to Stop the Clowns, Burning Down the House / Tearing Down the Walls’.

Having successfully reached their target goal in a recent Kickstarter campaign, Battalion of Flies are keen to storm forward into 2021 with the release of their 5 Track EP ‘In Dark Meadows…Chaos Reigns’, the lads are also desperate to be hitting the stages again and have already got plans in motion to make this happen with the possibility of festival appearances thrown in for good measure (Covid Permitting of course)

Single Released on 4 December 2020, available on the usual Digital Platforms.

Battalion of Flies are :

Craig Costello - Vocals / Guitar

Tony Noble - Bass

CK Gillon - Drums / Vocals

*Coulrophobia – Fear of Clown

MG