UK melodic hardcore punk heroes Dead Neck united with Italy´s Actionmen to create this split record called Defections which will be out in April via Mud Cake Records. I listened and reviewed it for our zine.
Both bands give 5 songs to their respective sides of this record. Actionmen side offers fast, melodic hardcore. The songs are okay, melodic, fast and energetic, but I didn´t really like the vocals. Somehow, the vocals are too low and too quiet for the music and in my opinion should be shouted or more energetic. Reminded me a bit of the more quiet version of Adam from the legendary Rome´s band This Side Up. Favorite Actionmen song: C´est Dada.
UK´s Dead Neck I have seen play live for the very first time last year at Punk Rock Holiday´s Beach Stage and they were great with their ultra fast melodic hardcore punk. Andy´s vocals on this record and the musicianship of the band as unit is tighter than ever. I love all five of the neckbreaking fast songs but my favorite is Seven Shades Of Shit. This is an awesome split record.
8/10
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