Chasing dragons - Like Gravity (single)

Chasing Dragons - Like Gravity

Chasing Dragons are a hard rock/metal band from Leeds that have been around a few years now. I first heard of them after walking in on them mid set during a Macmillan Fest held at Nottingham Rock City. At the time I wasn't blown away but I didn't think they were bad. I remembered them though. Earlier this year my band played Waynestock V at Wakefield's Black Mass Bar alongside them and after that performance I was sold. They are a good all round professional band. The only gripe you can have with them is the style isn't to your taste because there isn't a weak link in the group.

Why am I writing about them? A new single has been released ahead of their album due out in October this year called 'Faction'. 'Like Gravity' kicks off with a riff that wouldn't sound out of place on a Machine Head album. Instrumentally it's kind of Megadeth meets Alter Bridge but what gives the band the unique sound is the vocals. They are a mix of powerful and strong highs with delicate and vulnerable moments all at the right places. To me it's genuine and original which is difficult to do in this genre.

Have a listen for yourself and see what you think.

You can pre-order 'Faction' here.

https://chasingdragons.bigcartel.com/product/pre-order-faction-physical-cd

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