Name: Sylosis
From: Reading, UK
Shares DNA With: Metallica, Lamb of God, Meshuggah, Pantera
Feels Like: A bunch of my favorite metal bands put in a blender and made into something extra delish.
Key to Success: Well crafted songs + well produced = WIN. Plus I’ve heard they are excellent live. And accents. HRC loves the accents.
Needs To Work On: Oh, you know…US Tour…..plus, I think they should avoid describing themselves as ‘epic thrash metal’, even though it sounds pretty accurate.
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Thanks for the heads-up, Jamie. I'll give these guys a thorough listen-to.