The Fire And I - Ruined //Graffitied by abadgeoffriendship

<b>The Fire And I</b> follow up the recently released 'Double Kamikaze' with another free download - album track 'Ruined//Graffitied', taken from the bands second album, <i>Double Kamikaze</i>, and released on <b>10th March</b> via <b>CarCrash Records</b>.
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On 'Ruined//Graffitied', The Fire And I showcase the skills that scored their album a 7/10 review in <b>Rock Sound</b> Magazine. Stoner-rock influences are laced throughout the track as dirty, heavy guitar takes centre stage aided by distorted vocals and a snapping, forceful drum beat.
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The Scottish based two piece, comprised of bassist <b>Gordon Love</b> and drummer <b>Hooligan Sadikson</b>, were originally four. However, rather than finding new members, the pair decided to keep their minimalist bass / drums set-up, sharing vocals. Their acclaimed live performances have become a thing of legend on the live circuit - adrenaline-fuelled, no holds barred spectacles, their tracks burst to life on stage.
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This high-octane noise is felt throughout the album. Opener ‘Devil Damned Thoughts’ is purely instrumental, showcasing the band’s love of the riff; there are hints of <b>CKY</b> meets <b>That Fucking Tank</b> - an exciting start and you can almost feel the sweat pouring from the speakers. Title track ‘Double Kamikaze’ could easily have made <b>Queens of the Stone Age</b>’s 1998 self-titled debut - unapologetic dirty rock. However, When The Fire And I calm the pace, their softer underbelly also has great potential - there are real shades of light on ‘Coming Loose’ akin to early <b>Biffy Clyro</b>’s quieter moments. Nevertheless, they don’t stay quiet for long, and the album is pure heart-pounding alt-rock.
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Since their debut album <i>Stampede Finale</i>, the band have been honing their sound, with their aforementioned live performances being their ace in the hole and, as well as sharing a stage with <b>Biffy Clyro</b>, they’ve also headlined the <b>T in the Park</b> <i>T-Break</i> stage. Having picked up support from the likes of the aforementioned <b>Rock Sound</b>, <b>Artrocker Magazine</b>, <b>Mad Mackerel</b> and <b>Jim Gellatly</b>, the band are now ready to unveil <i>Double Kamikaze</i> as well as continuing their tour of the UK in March before heading off to Europe.