Luminova - Luminova EP Review

Not many new bands really grab my attention, Most seem to be an unimaginative rehash of something that's come before, Luminova's Debut release however, is not unimaginative and is not a rehash as such, but more of a sum of influences that create an EP that could go toe to toe with the best of the best.

Consisting of only three tracks, the EP packs more punches than most full length albums that have come from more established bands in recent times.

"M.I.B." is a track filled with that spirit that gives you the sense of greater things are about to come, great vocal melodies, phenomenal fretwork, and thunderous drums drive this track on a road of relentlessness.

"The New" kicks off with a rolling drums and outstanding vocals before going into a very maidenesque harmonized guitar part, but the grit and attitude of this band soon shines through again and the track is a great follow up to "M.I.B." as it is indeed one of the great things that it foretold.

"Pain For Pleasure" closes the EP in the only way possible, with a bang. Its fast paced hard rock with a level of integrity that's hard to find in the music scene today, all too often have I seen bands that will release an EP or perform a gig and its all to obvious that the band lacks soul, and this single track is a testament to how much spirit this band has, and if its any indication of what this band is capable of, they are destined for great things

This is hard rock/ metal at its finest, the hunger and raw energy of a band determined to go against the grain.