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UK rockers DEAD REYNOLDS is a band that we have developed a firm soft spot for and as their new single proves there is no sign of it hardening any time soon. Save Meis a plaintive alt rock cry, a track with an emotive roar wrapped in intimate anguish but equally a moment of the rousing enterprise and sound the band has become so dextrous in and acclaimed for.
East Anglia hailing, DEAD REYNOLDS consists of vocalist Rossco, guitarists Dom and Luke R, bassist Ben and drummer Luke G. Since emerging in 2018, the band has increasingly and persistently earned the praise and support of critics, radio stations and fans alike. As we suggested, their sound is alt rock bred yet a tag which only teases the richness of its variety with the quintet drawing on essences of indie, pop punk and more aggressive flavours for its individuality.
Save Me is distinctive DEAD REYNOLDS, the unique familiarity of their sound again in full wind but another song giving a fresh aspect to their individuality. There is a size and anthemic air to it too which fuels every moment from calm contemplation to blazing outcry. The band has certainly never been backward in casting ear grabbing hooks and rousing incitement but within their new track everything has a more epic breath and urgency to fuel its emotive heat.
Its slow burn of a start instantly carries that anthemic drama, Rossco’s thickly alluring tones soaked in angst as melodies simmer to a sizzle and rhythms prowl before manipulatively pouncing. Once its roar erupts in voice, sound and air, Save Me is nothing less than a plea carrying roar with an emotive tempestuousness echoed in its stormy sound.
The bottom-line is that Save Me is a powerhouse of a song with DEAD REYNOLDS again revealing another face to their creative prism with our soft spot just a little lustier.
Save Me is out now.
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Songs from the heart with a heart of their own! Best served in an underground venue or on a festival main stage, not forgetting your Spotify playlist or workout anthem!
The band hail from East Anglia and mix alt rock, metal core, indie rock, and pop punk with anthemic melodies and unexpected twists. The band formed in Oct 2018, through the local music scene and have picked up long-standing support from Kerrang! TV, Rock Sound Mag, Powerplay Magazine, Kerrang! Radio, and critical acclaim from Louder/ Classic Rock, HRH Magazine, and Emerging Rock Bands Magazine plus Amazing radio and BBC Introducing.
Dom: “Recent releases tackle real issues and include mental health, addiction and loss that we have channelled into songs that people are identifying with”.
A change in singing duties took place in June 2022 when the band welcomed Rossco, and with that brings a new direction and recent singles “Fly Away” and “Wake Up!” both picked up regular plays from Kerrang Radio! Amazing Radio, Total Rock, and BBC Introducing.
In September 2022 they were proud to win single of the year for Uninspired at the New Music Generator Awards in Cambridgeshire.
Dead Reynolds love performing live. They bring an energy filled show that makes the crowd feel like they’re in the band and singing the tunes all the way home!
ABOUT SAVE ME:
Save Me takes Dead Reynolds down a new path! Fusing the drive and determination of previous noises heard but with a modern twist, bigger hooks and anthemic melodies culminating in a message about bettering yourself in the realisation you can’t do it alone. Simply a reflection on remembering to lean on your loved ones in times of trouble! A perfect addition for the summer festival scene
Band members
Dom – Guitar & backing vocals
Luke R – Guitar
Luke G – Drums
Ben – Bass
Rossco – Vocals
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