Layers of Ethereal Melody and a Classical Sensibility Give Revolt’s Hard Alternative Track “Shatterhand” a Refreshing Dimensionality

Revolt1_lg — Revolt, photo courtesy the artists

The members of Norwegian rock band Revolt are all teenagers but their new single “Shatterhand” (presumably part of their forthcoming debut album The Beautiful Decay) and its sophisticated dynamics and builds sound like a band that is confident in their abilities born out of experience and exploration of the kind of music they want to make. There is a focus and drive to the song that contrasts well with the more introspective passages that seems more impactful than if the band had just decided to stick with a relentless flow of sound. Guitars are able to soar along with the vocals even as the group heads forward to the song’s ethereal denouement. The symphonic elements throughout are a nice touch and the mix of hard rock and classical and atmospheric flourishes gives the song a dimensionality that isn’t common in music in this style or one adjacent. Listen to “Shatterhand” on Soundcloud and follow Revolt at the links below.