Sworn Amongst - Audio Aggression 2007

This young British band execute strongly on their new three-track EP, which is indeed neck-breaking from start to finish. It's is a much heavier effort this time around, and the new line-up show that they can really pack a wallop, with added ferocity!

Fans of Slayer/Machine Head/Pantera will surely be worshipping this band in time to come. With great potential, and a healthy string of upcoming live appearances, I see them making a very big name for themselves through 2007, and onwards. www.swornamongst.co.uk

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