ION INDIE MAGAZINE October 2015, Volume 17 | Page 86

Paper Chain • EP Review by Kat Zee
Track List:
1. Paper Chain
2. Revelation
3. Place To Fall
4. Deceiver
5. Fathom

The Band:
Helen Page–Vocals
Richard Wood–Guitar/Vocals
Lee Wood–Guitar
Andrew Gordon–Bass
Grant Robinson–Drums

BETWEEN WAVES is a female-fronted modern Rock/Metal
band from Bridgend in South Wales, United Kingdom. The
band was formed in 2013 from the ashes of SUMERIAN
EDEN. They will release their debut EP “Paper Chain” on
Friday, October 23, 2015.
I especially favored the title track “Paper Chain”--with its
melodic guitars and Helen’s interesting vocals…sort of a
mash-up between NO DOUBT and THE CRANBERRIES. This
is a more subdued track with DEFTONES’ echoes that
builds to a strong guitar riff. “Place To Fall”, with its
Doomish-style mixing and Grunge overtones (a la
SOUNGARDEN)…with a side serving of KORN) leaves the
listener hungry for more. Stoner and lower tones with
catchy sounds are present in “Fathom”, where “heavy” and
“power” meet!
Impressive vocals herald the opening of “Revelation”…with a sudden launch into a beautiful assault on the
listener's ears with heavier riffs and driving drums, lending to a Stoner Metal climate. Amazing sounds! The
track “Deceiver” truly showcases just how talented this band is…with its impeccably placed change-ups.
BETWEEN WAVES manages to marry different styles and elements of Rock 'n' Roll and raw Metal. Worthy
of a mention is the fantastic bass work that permeates deep into the bones…killer!
This debut EP “Paper Chain” is a necessary addition to every lover of female-fronted Rock and Metal. Every
track on this album is potential hit. This EP offers riveting riffs, skilled singing, great musicianship and high
quality production. I truly savoured immersing myself in the music of these Welsh Rockers. I wish them all
the best in their music career and highly recommend this EP!