An album that has steadily been released in four ‘chapters’ – each of which has a distinct theme – A Hundred Shivers isn’t shy in showcasing the broad vision and scope that Midlands quintet Wars seek to bring to their music. With such an ambitious project envisioned from a band still relatively early in their career, it would’ve been easy to fall into the trap of making things too convoluted for their own good. But rather than stumble over the raft of ideas on offer, it sees them hone in on the elements that make great modern metal – aggression, emotion and, most importantly, flair. A Hundred Shivers exudes passion throughout, and this cathartic impact owes a lot to the talents of frontman Rob Vicars. His vocal style blends shouts, screams and spoken-word, recalli...