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Tantrum - 'Worlds End' EP Release date - 27th May 2022
Kevin McCallum • 26 May 2022
EP Review
Tantrum, a five piece, they feature Mark Reid (Vocals), Stoo Condie (Guitars), Baz Fitzsimmons (Guitars), Ritchie Davison (Bass), Billy Angus (Drums). Of course the more observant amongst you will notice that Steve Waddell is no longer in the band, he left in February this year to be replaced by Baz. The band took the decision to release this ‘Worlds End’ as a four track EP, which features Steve on guitars, leaving the door open for a fresh start with Baz for future writing, recording and releases.
The EP opener ‘Apocalypse’ is the remixed version of the single of the same name released previously in November 2021. Tones of Maiden, a steady beat with powerful vocals, give it an around great rock song feel. The dual guitars come in after about 2 mins and complement the vibe of the song.
‘Valhalla’ is much more powerful, driven on by the guitar work, great lyric writing/vocals lead and backing. The sleeve notes describe this as ‘Norse’ and I get that, definite Scandinavian metal influences in here, will be a great crowd pleaser live.
Into track 3 with ‘Victims of the Night’, if ‘Apocalypse’ and then ‘Valhalla’ slowly lifted you up to expect a four track fast moving EP then ‘Victims…’ brings you back to normality. For me this has the best guitar work on the EP.
The final track is ‘Nevermore’, from the word go pushes you on, a good head bopper, Priest/Maiden hybrid which can’t go wrong.
Tantrum show great song writing throughout the EP, they set a good standard over the four ‘Worlds End’ tracks.
Their plans are to release their second album towards the end of 2022, which on the basis of the quality of this EP will be eagerly awaited.
I’ve haven’t seen them live, but hope to soon.
Get out there and buy ‘Worlds End’ and like me, go catch them live.