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News : Ordnance Have Released Their Long Awaited Debut Album

By on February 29, 2016

Melbourne band Ordnance first formed in 2011 as a raw, independent death metal band from the northern suburbs, who channelled the old death metal spirit of the late 80s to early 90s. After the controversial release of their debut EP ‘Blight’ in 2012 – an EP that was recorded live in a day and a half at a friends house, but of which all useable takes of the recorded sessions were shut down by local police. After mostly playing friends places and dedicating much of their time to practising, the band tried and failed time and again to find and keep a permanent drummer. Shortly after this, Ordnance went on hiatus from performing live and largely disappeared from the scene.

Two years past, last month Ordnance returned in force with their finished product, entitled ‘Echelon’; and one which still sounds quite polished in areas (in a good way) despite the venomous nature of its musical approach. Featuring Darcy Coffey, the bassist behind Adamus Exul and Feralian, ‘Echelon’ feels a technical and lyrical step above ‘Blight’. Featuring ten tracks of visceral and captivating death metal, it is at times harsh (almost touching on black metal in areas), and at others sorrowfully melodic.

[Ordnance] plays a harsh and organic style of death metal that is nonetheless accessible and dynamic. The music has complexity and simplicity yet for all it’s harshness is still infused with a strong melodic element. Thematically and artistically, the group veers toward cosmic horror, science fiction and sociopolitical corruption, always delivered with spastic grit and a real sense of storytelling. Ordnance are optimistic about music but deeply cynical about the industry and world surrounding it – they have a strong commitment to their songs and to their live shows and it is clear they value content over image.

Should you wish to listen to ‘Echelon’ yourself, the full album is available for purchase and streaming now through Ordnance’s official band camp page (link below).

http://ordnanceofficial.bandcamp.com

Ordnance - Echelon

Ordnance – Echelon

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Jonathon is an aspiring fantasy/sci-fi novelist and music journalist. Thanks to the influence of the music he grew up with, he has always possessed a keen interest in metal and rock. He is also a huge fan of mythology, legend, and folklore from all across the world. You should follow him on Twitter.