The rock crew from Hamilton, New
Zealand known as Checaine has released their new LP record, “Turn
the Stone.” The record comprises 14 original tracks for a total
listening time of one full hour. It has been released on the Cartel
Records music label. Dark and brooding with heavy doses of violent
rhythm and melodic aggression in equal measure, “Turn the Stone”
proves Checaine to be another excellent example of how much more
attention New Zealand's explosive underground music scene deserves.
Checaine cite as main artistic
influences Alice in Chains, Silverchair, Avenged Sevenfold, and
Alterbridge. The band's official Facebook page also lists Tool,
Incubus, I Am Giant, Devilskin, Day 3, The Flaming Skulls, Days of
the New, Shotgun Alley, Bellusira, and Metallica. Of these, elements
of Tool's percussion can be heard in “Turn the Stone,” as well as
chord progressions which recall Avenged Sevenfold, and vocals sung in
the style of the grimmer rock performers of the late 1990s.
This shadowy overtone in terms of vocal
performance fits with Checaine's thematics on “Turn the Stone.”
They write of this, “'Turn the Stone' lyrically is a very dark
album. Most of it deals with death and failed relationships, but in a
positive way by way of release for the writer.”
“Turn the Stone” includes
Checaine's most talked-about single, “Undeniable,” which has been
released with an official music video (link provided below).
The core of Checaine are Fraser Coombes
(vocals), Regan Aspden (guitars) and Billy Dickson (bass). Their live
shows have garnered them a faithful following who have been anxiously
awaiting the release of “Turn the Stone” since the online
publication of the “Undeniable” music video. Checaine have
performed with such popular acts as Devilskin, the Deep End, and
Melic. Featuring enough material for a full-length album as well as
an accompanying EP, “Turn the Stone” is a titanic debut record
and one which no fan of the New Zealand alt-rock scene should miss.
“Turn the Stone” by Checaine is
available online worldwide.
-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer
www.MondoTunes.com
“Turn the Stone” by Checaine –
“Undeniable” official music
video –
Checaine official Facebook page –
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