SALTLAKE –

THESE BROKEN BONES-THE EP

 

Collectively known as Saltlake, Henry Gottelier, lead singer and guitar, bass player Liam Quinn and Ash Powell on the drums are a trio taking the hard road to hard rock from their base in Brighton. Together for the past four years and friends since school days, their entrance on the Rebellion stage hit the Manchester venue like a sledge hammer, their hour long set relentless in its delivery and sheer raw enthusiasm.

 

 

Released in November 2015 on indie label Regent Street Records Saltlake’s EP ‘These Broken Bones’ offers up five self-penned tracks that take the listener through the complete Saltlake journey. Starting with the first two ‘Circles’ and the title track ‘These Broken Bones’, although the band don’t lay claim to any particular influences, there’s some serious Sabbath licks and overtones making themselves felt. But so what, it’s worked for years for Ozzy and Co so bring it on.

 

 

But whilst the first two songs pummel the senses announcing in no uncertain terms that Saltlake have arrived the remaining songs ‘The Catalyst’ and ‘How the West was Won’ show off the trio’s genuine abilities. Hard rock, soft rock and dare I say it, a hint of ballad, not only do these three tracks back off on the audible acceleration by a fraction they let the thing that makes Saltlake what it is come to the fore. For me the track of the EP is ‘The Unknown’, a song that shows the bands abilities to vary tempo and demonstrate a level maturity that so often eludes many so called up and comers.

 

 

For more details and to get your hot and sweaty mitts on Saltlake’s new EP visit www.saltlakeuk.com. The site also contains a full listing of their forthcoming gigs and venues. Henry, Liam and Ash rocked at the Rebellion so there’s no reason they won’t do the exact same whenever and wherever they appear.