{"id":16943,"date":"2014-11-24T17:33:48","date_gmt":"2014-11-24T17:33:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/album-review-devil-sold-his-soul-belong\/"},"modified":"2018-03-21T22:03:55","modified_gmt":"2018-03-21T22:03:55","slug":"album-review-devil-sold-his-soul-belong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/album-review-devil-sold-his-soul-belong\/","title":{"rendered":"Album Review: Devil Sold His Soul – Belong \u256a Betray EP"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Back in 2014 when vocalist Paul Green was revealed as Ed Gibbs\u2019 replacement, the reaction was mixed by fans and led to some questioning what direction Devil Sold His Soul<\/b> would take. Well after keeping us guessing for quite some time, the sextet recently dropped \u2018Belong \u256a Betray\u2019<\/i>, and to be frank, it was worth the wait.<\/p>\n

From the start the bands distinctive atmospheric approach is still in tact as brooding guitars ease us into ‘Devastator\u2019<\/i> before Green\u2019s abrasive vocals kick in with a hard-hitting impact. The characteristic of heavy and soft elements is firmly established and well-balanced on the track. It also allows Green to showcase both his clean and angry vocals in a strong light.<\/p>\n

Next up is ‘Time\u2019<\/i> which simply floors you by combining rich, soaring post-rock guitars with Green\u2019s growling vocals and and a clean, melodic chorus that begs to be sung in unison. Whilst ‘Unleashed\u2019<\/i> hones back to the bands metalcore ways yet fits in with the overall EP\u2019s grand tone.<\/p>\n

The bands instrumental side comes into play as ‘\u256a\u2019<\/i> is soothing and enchanting yet unfortunately comes off as merely an interlude before the concluding ‘Alive\u2019<\/i>. And what a conclusion it is.<\/p>\n

With its steady build up of sharp piano keys before Green\u2019s euphoric vocals blast through with rigorous vigour. Add to that the bands overall tight musicianship, and you\u2019re left with an outstanding 7 minute long finale. It ends in a gripping fashion, one that gives you plenty of hope for the future of DSHS<\/b>.<\/p>\n

‘Belong \u256a Betray\u2019<\/i> marks a new chapter for Devil Sold His Soul<\/b>, one which is richer and, at times, ambitious yet continues the bands trend of being progressive. With a UK headline tour set to take place in the Spring, 2015 looks like it could be very promising for Devil Sold His Soul<\/b> and I for one will be keeping an ear out to see what they have to offer next.<\/p>\n

4\/5<\/p>\n

‘Belong \u256a Betray\u2019<\/i> EP by Devil Sold His Soul<\/b> is out now on Basick Records<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Devil Sold His Soul<\/b> links: Website<\/a>|Facebook<\/a>|Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n

Words by Sean Reid (@SeanReid86<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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