Cardiff’s HIMALAYAS are set to release their debut album From Hell To Here in May, but first they’ve released a new single in ‘Leave This Place’. The latest tune from the record provides more proof that it might one to look out for, as the single has absolutely blown my face off. Seriously, my cheeks are on the floor.
A big reason for the face-removal is because of the riffs. While the debate about whether or not rock is dead is always ongoing, ‘Leave This Place’ firmly proves that it’s not. Its opening riff is seriously loud and brings all of the power you could ever want. It sounds massive but has a fluidity that makes it groove too. Imagine a tank swinging its little tank hips. That’s what it’s like.
HIMALAYAS do a great job at building the song up steadily with additional layers to really beef up its sound. It moves in a rigid pace, and little melodies are laced through the thick main riff to bring serious depth to the sound. It flows into the chorus really well and yeah; I can’t gush over it enough. ‘Leave This Place’ is a superb song. Cannot wait to hear the record now.