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<\/a><\/p>\nWhen the year comes to an end and the months are less packed with interesting releases, I usually like to check out some releases from the summer and autumn of which I haven\u2019t come across (or simply didn\u2019t have the time to review back when they were released). Deadly Circus Fire<\/strong>\u2019s The Hydra\u2019s Tailor<\/em> is one of those albums and the proof that it sometimes really pays off to listen to what appears in your news feed – many thanks to Rob from Progressive Music Planet<\/a>\u00a0for posting Deadly Circus Fire<\/strong>\u2019s music so I and many others could become aware of these talented guys.<\/p>\n Deadly Circus Fire<\/strong> is a UK based progressive rock\/metal band with a clear sound and lyrical concept which is distinctive enough to make for a memorable listen you won\u2019t forget about too soon. But at the same time, The Hydra\u2019s Tailo<\/em>r is a diverse record with different influences and styles which make the album and its songs stand out from other young prog bands. Apart from Deadly Circus Fire<\/strong>\u2019s overall progressive rock\/metal style, you\u2019ll hear post-grunge and alternative influences, more technical tracks and also slower, but intense songs.<\/p>\n A big part of this album is Adam Grant\u2019s unique, expressive and wide-ranging vocal performance: He shows his completely clean and soft, slightly raspy and also powerful vocals that reach low as well as high notes. He additionally uses his guttural vocals to bring across criticizing and appealing lyrics, which makes for even more variety.<\/p>\n The musicians definitely prove how skilled and talented they are, as they are able to come up with rather short, intense tracks and likewise slightly longer songs which are even more exciting. You can expect loads of energy, tempo changes and different styles and dynamics mixed into one single piece of music.<\/p>\n What I find so mind-blowing is how Deadly Circus Fire<\/strong> simply never cease to fascinate me with any song on this album. The intro \u201cIn Darkness We Trust\u201d is calm, yet so intense thanks to those fascinating vocals; \u201cDevil\u2019s Opera\u201d is particularly special to me because of the song\u2019s message against domestic violence and the mid-paced \u201cWhere It Lies\u201d, which also contains an extended instrumental part (Audible bass! Yes!), the phenomenal \u201cHouse Of Plagues\u201d or the final track “Universe” are other well-made and touching tracks, and these are only examples – samples of an album I’ve truly fallen in love with.<\/p>\n