Having been compared to artists ranging from 30 Seconds to Mars and Avenged Sevenfold to Muse and Rob Zombie, Welsh foursome In Requiem (a Paradise Lost reference, perhaps?) pull on a lot of different aspects of rock heritage to offer up a diverse set of songs on their debut EP.
There’s a real sense of the epic about ‘Shelter (Save Me)’, with widescreen guitars and a huge chorus that exudes an almost palpable emotion. The cross between stadium rock and contemporary prog balances accessibility and huge commercial potential without being overblown or unbearably pompous, thus succeeding where Muse fail.
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There’s a hint of The Cult about ‘Cope’, while ‘The Beast Inside’ showcases a harder-edged sound with some driving powerchords, thunderous pedal drumming and a rip-roaring solo, and ‘Broken’ also boasts some juggernaut riffing. Adam Fear is an interesting vocalist; he has a clean vocal style, with hints of Paul Draper about it. When paired with some chunky guitars, it makes for an interesting and exhilarating proposition, and one which places In Requiem above any of the bands they’ve been likened to.
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