The Fall of Troy - Phantom on the Horizon

Mmmmmm yeah, the hardcore kid in me has awaken after years of hiding in the shadows. This is a fun time for me because I don't like to indulge in too much hardcore/post-whatever punk music these days. But this release has been begging to be listneed to for a good four long years. The Fall of Troy first recorded the Ghosthip Demos in 2004 and those songs had become somewhat of an anomoly ever since - never surfacing in a 'proper' release...until now.

Phantom on the Horizon is essentially a re-recording of the four original Ghostship demos along with Ghostship Part III - which from memory was never recorded. However, the songs have been injectedc new life and although very similar, pack a massive punch to the face. The songs seamlessly intertwine together to form the saga - which to be honest i dont care much for, it's the music in this neat little package that really fucks you up.

Chapter One plugs it's way in with a slow burning bass line that culminates into a massively heavy and daunting riff backed by what only can be described as strings mixed with vocals mixed with ghosts and ghouls not of this world. It is a scary affair this ghsotship but a trip that will leave you wanting more. Erak's vocals while containing less screaming than the demo versions are neither boring nor inflated. He uses his voice well, which is to be debated by many hardcore TFOT followers but it is welcoming and fresh and his high pitch can lift a song from 9/10 to a clear 10.

My personal favourite - Ghostship IV is a face melter - witht he most incredible solo that kicks the song off to growls, screams, thick heavy bass, pludering drums and intense guitar work that must be seen to be believed. Clocking in at 37 minutes and 7 seconds this EP is one not to be missed, and will leave you wanting more and more.