Reviews

Dave Moore from 98FM on the Broken EP

Tue, 29 May 2007

Xerosun are currently shining like a beacon in Irish rock. While everyone else is falling for the trap of trying to be the next "The Somethings" and top the charts, Xerosun are sticking to what they know how to do. And they know how to do it very well. Their songs are mature, well-structured, melodic and, as is so important in this genre, masterfully performed.

You can hear the influences of established bands and styles but none of this impinges on the creation of and dedication to Xerosun's own identity. I hear a lot of metal and so often, especially at the unsigned level, the vocals can let down an otherwise strong package. Not here. The vocals do what they should do. They lead. The songs are driven by the strong combination of melody and lyrics, the key to creating “songs”, not just pieces of music. I’ve put these guys on heavy rotate on my mp3 player and they’re not coming off any time soon. In fact, my only criticism is that I’ve only got three songs. Send me more. I’m Xerosun-hungry. You will be too.

 

Dave Moore - The Morning Crew 98FM

Sem Hadland on Xerosun's 'Ghost' EP

...Metal for headbangers, airguitarists and singalongers...

...music for the future inspired by the past...

Sem Hadland, webmaster for ENCYCLOPEDIA METALLICA and Fretplay