EP Review: Kilonova – Moment Of Clarity (Self Released)

Brit thrash metallers Kilonva return with their new EP, ‘Moment Of Clarity’, out on the 5th of May 2023.

Bassist Joe Bambrick says about the EP:

‘Moment of Clarity’ is our mission statement. We’ve captured that lightning in a bottle of a Kilonova show. This is the sound that has always been in our heads. This is Kilonova.

One of the hottest acts in the UK heavy scene, Kilonova are back with an emphatic statement of who and what they are. Delivering five high-powered, aggressive, head-banging, and thrash-based beauties. If you thought this band was on fire before, you’ve not heard anything yet.

The step-up? It’s how anthemic Kilonova are sounding, all while staying true to their core intense heavy sound. The proof coming with the fast, pounding, and scream-along that is Fragments and the frenzied Burned at the Stake. Two absolute bangers to get the heart racing and the neck muscles working overtime.

There’s a more measured approach to the carnage with Leeches and Parasites, but in an instant Kilonova can turn it into something so intense, it will make your eyes water and ears bleed. While also having one hell of an infectious chorus.

Before Fruit of the Poisoned Tree and Bleed by Example sees Kilonova put the boot in. The former’s racing riffs, crunchy drumming, clean singing, and animalistic screams and shouts is simply phenomenal. Whereas the latter is pure heavy fucking metal with Kilonova playing out of their skins and delivering one of the EP’s best head-bangers.

Statement well and truly made. Moment of Clarity is brilliant.

Kilonova – Moment of Clarity Track Listing:

1. Fragments
2. Burned At The Stake
3. Leeches and Parasites
4. Fruit of the Poisoned Tree
5. Bleed by Example

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