Don’t be misled, however, as the verse kicks in with Martinez wailing over pounding toms in a Robert Smith-esque

Writers: Amber Brooks, Amy Hannah, Ciara Hicks-Evans, Danny Sanders, Emily Perry, Erin Strom, Jake Longhurst

BREATHNACH (guitar), and JAMES JACKSON (drums, vocals), the Bristol trio take us on a journey of sci-fi myth-making

Drummer ANTHONY “COOTA” ASIMAKOPOULOS and bassist NICK SMITH form the bedrock, locking into a groove

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Lyrically, it's one of the most vulnerable tracks on the record, with Abbedeen using the Greek myth as

Tabitha Smith had the privilege of sitting down with the full band to talk about their next moves going Words: Tabitha Smith Photos: Summer Crane

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As Ryan Smith aptly states, “I think this is the best thing we've ever done,” and it’s hard to argue

For those wishing to dig deeper, there’s a plethora of myth and legend to discover rooted in real stories

‘Tanz der Teufel’ follows with a folkloric twist; its lyrics steeped in myth and devilish imagery.