Kill The Colossi
Roses And Riot Shields (black)
Ready to take back the streets? Kill the Colossi (often abbreviated as KTC) are undoubtedly among the most exciting new bands from England; their debut CD "Brace for Impact" (originally self-released) caused a stir in the scene worldwide two years ago (it is now also available on vinyl via Sunny Bastards)! It's no wonder _ their aggressive blend of direct, uncompromising Oi! vocals and catchy street-punk melodies, underpinned by massive guitar riffs and perfectly placed sing-along sections, simply blows everything away. Comparisons to heavyweights like Lion's Law quickly emerged. *Ox Magazine* aptly judged: "Alongside The Chisel, Kill the Colossi are arguably the best English Oi!-punk combo around right now." Even the metal scene took notice (*Rock Hard*: 9/10 points), and the band received an invitation to the Kuhzi Festival. Now comes their second album, "Roses & Riot Shields," impressively continuing Kill the Colossi's journey:Rousing, powerful UK street-punk/Oi! featuring sophisticated songwriting and that "certain something" that is hard to put into words but felt deep in the heart! Ten new songs where you'll search in vain for hackneyed clichés or tired stereotypes. Instead, you get socially critical lyrics ("Empire of Dirt," "Scarcity"), angry reckonings with society's distorted reflection ("Working the Weak"), and all the modern rubbish that manipulates and influences us ("Under the Influencer," "Legal High"). With "Boots Don't Fit," the band also delivers a deeply moving anthem that goes far beyond the usual, often superficial anti-racism slogans_it strikes right to the core and couldn't be more unequivocal! Every society gets what it deserves... With this album, Kill The Colossi should finally make the leap to the next league!