Album review: Year Of The Knife – No Love Lost

Just four months ago, Delaware metallic hardcore favourites Year Of The Knife were involved in a terrible van accident while on tour. All four members of the band were injured, most breaking multiple bones, with vocalist/guitarist Madi Watkins also sustaining a serious brain injury. Given the circumstances, it’s remarkable the band have decided to push forward with this release, but what’s even more incredible is how ferocious, full of life and plain brilliant it is. Though written and recorded long before, No Love Lost is a testament to music’s ability to give us hope even in our darkest hours. Opening with the forceful, Power Trip-esque groove of Sometimes, the band storm out of the gates, with Madi’s strong vocal performance in particular impressing, her vicious deli...

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