Heavensgate // And All I Loved, I Loved Alone
This is an excellent debut EP from a newly formed band. They’ve mixed Dealer’s attitude and aggression with Loathe’s spacey atmosphere – an unlikely combination that works wonders.
Heavensgate includes Josh Ang, the major songwriter from Dealer’s first EP, and credits drum production to a member from Loathe. I actually hear more of Loathe’s influence in the guitars, but that style seems to be everywhere these days.
The Dealer / Alpha Wolf sound has taken over in the last few years, but Heavensgate differentiates themselves in two main ways. First, they add the atmosphere from Loathe’s ‘The Cold Sun’ to give songs more depth. “SHEMOVESLIKETHUNDER” actually sounds like it belongs on ‘The Cold Sun,’ which is fine with me, that was peak Loathe. This method gives the traditional, straightforward songs some extra flavor.
Second, Heavensgate shows their softer side in “GINSICK” and “LOVERSDANCE.” Most bands just try to check the “melodic cleans” box, but Heavensgate pulls it off without breaking away from their overall sound. I especially like the combination at the end of “GINSICK” where it feels like everything is falling apart.
This is an excellent debut EP from a newly formed band. They’ve mixed Dealer’s attitude and aggression with Loathe’s spacey atmosphere – an unlikely combination that works wonders.
Heavensgate includes Josh Ang, the major songwriter from Dealer’s first EP, and credits drum production to a member from Loathe. I actually hear more of Loathe’s influence in the guitars, but that style seems to be everywhere these days.
The Dealer / Alpha Wolf sound has taken over in the last few years, but Heavensgate differentiates themselves in two main ways. First, they add the atmosphere from Loathe’s ‘The Cold Sun’ to give songs more depth. “SHEMOVESLIKETHUNDER” actually sounds like it belongs on ‘The Cold Sun,’ which is fine with me, that was peak Loathe. This method gives the traditional, straightforward songs some extra flavor.
Second, Heavensgate shows their softer side in “GINSICK” and “LOVERSDANCE.” Most bands just try to check the “melodic cleans” box, but Heavensgate pulls it off without breaking away from their overall sound. I especially like the combination at the end of “GINSICK” where it feels like everything is falling apart.
