Killing With a Smile

Ah, PARKWAY DRIVE - the Australian band that makes even the toughest blokes mosh like there's no tomorrow. Their debut album "Killing With A Smile" is a chaotic symphony of riffage and breakdowns that will have you headbanging faster than you can say "circle pit". From the moment the opening track "Gimme AD" kicks in, you know you're in for a wild ride. The guitars are relentless, the drums are thunderous, and Winston McCall's vocals will make your eardrums beg for mercy. But who needs mercy when you've got breakdowns like these? Songs like "Anasasis (Xenophontis)" and "Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em" showcase the band's ability to blend bone-crushing heaviness with catchy melodies. It's like being punched in the face by a brick wrapped in a velvet glove - painful, yet strangely satisfying. But it's not all chaos and mayhem. Tracks like "It's Hard to Speak Without a Tongue" and "Romance is Dead" show a more melodic side to PARKWAY DRIVE, proving that they're more than just a one-trick pony. Overall, "Killing With A Smile" is a brutal, unrelenting onslaught of metalcore goodness that will leave you breathless and begging for more. If you're a fan of heavy music that doesn't take itself too seriously, this album is a must-listen. So crank up the volume, grab a beer, and prepare to get your face melted off - in the best possible way, of course. Cheers, mates.