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17 August 2010
Everything Burns: Home
South West rock band Everything Burns formed in 2007 and have made quick progress on the road to rock stardom. Almost a year to the day after forming, they were signed to the up and coming label Rising Records and their debut album 'Home' was released in February 2010. This year has seen them on the stages of both the Relentless Boardmasters festival and Download festival, and they set out on tour in October.
The band is made up of Tim Kellow (vocals), Chinn Lawlor (lead guitar), Vince Finch (guitar/vocals/keyboard), Phil W Charles (bass guitar) and Jez Marshall (drums).
'Home' stands as a testament to the hard work that these guys have obviously put into the band over the past three years; it's tight, it's professional and it easily stands shoulder to shoulder with headliner bands with years of experience. They're serious about what they're doing, and it shows in every single track.
Their rock has an indie edge to it, an undertone of laid-back confidence which is reminiscent of the surf bands that the South West is so good at breeding. But don't mistake that for laziness or a couldn't-care attitude, 'Home' is well thought out and filled with enthusiasm for what they do.
The album's opening track, 'Scars', is nothing short of epic; kicking off the album with an impressive guitar section which leads into a song sung with nothing short of 100% passion and commitment. The chorus is bold and catchy, and with everything combined, this track has every chance of securing itself anthem status. And it's not the only one; you won't find a single filler track on this CD. The songs switch easily and seamlessly between heavier, metalesque sections, and the very singable rock sections (listen to 'Beautiful Disaster'): one day, Everything Burns will be playing to stadiums of people singing along to every word.
In just a few years, Everything Burns is really making a mark for itself in the music world. What is the secret to your success?
Touring, touring and a little more touring. You just have to promote yourselves wherever you can; online, in mags and by playing around the country.
Your debut album 'Home' was released earlier this year. What was the inspiration behind it?
There's lots of different influences for 'Home', the main theme being war, but more the emotional aspect of it. Like the effect it has on people and how people might feel if they've been through war!
What is the writing process in the band, and how do you settle any artistic differences?
We all come from very different musical backgrounds but in general we just write stuff that we all love. We each try and put our personality across with what we write and we don't try to be anything but ourselves in one particular genre.
We caught up with them to find out a little bit more.
You've just played the Relentless Boardmasters Festival, it must be good to have such a big music event so close to home?
It's awesome; Boardmasters just gets bigger every year and is a good platform for us to be heard locally, plus we get to meet and play with some awesome artists. Last year we actually met Victoria who is now our Vans rep, so there is always industry people to try impress there as well.
And this year also saw you gracing the stage at Download Festival, how was that?
Absolutely amazing it was a great honour to be asked to play the biggest metal festival in the country, the crowd were great and we got a really good reception. The whole experience was awesome!
What has been the best moment for Everything Burns so far?
Playing Download and Boardmasters has been amazing, releasing our album and all the tours of the past two years have been wicked, really being in the band is just a continuing best moment.
What are your musical backgrounds, and how does that influence your music now?
Each of us have very different ideas of how we should sound and I think the band works due to compromise and the finished sound has a little of everyone's own personal taste.
You've got a tour starting in October, what are your plans after that?
We will be writing and recording some new stuff as well as planning future tours. The first album was just the start, now we plan to push and push and establish ourselves.
Article Written By...
Keller is EGL Magazine's editor. She has a degree in Writing which includes Journalism. If you would like your band reviewed or featured, please get in touch.
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