74. Bleed From Within - "Shrine"

The bands who would be king. Bleed from Within are probably the longest-gestating “overnight sensation” ever. For sixteen years and over six albums, these plucky Scots have tirelessly toiled to make it up Metal’s slippery pole. At numerous points, it had looked like they were about to surface into the wider psyche only for them to inexplicably plunge back into obscurity. But, but this may just be their moment. “Shrine” is a solid piece of commercial metalcore that, whilst not spectacular, gives them enough anthemic ammunition to make an impact where they are at their most potent, namely in the live arena. They nailed it at diddy Download and Bloodstock last year and at the full-fat Download this year and “Shrine” feels like the work of a band that feels like their destiny is finally in their own hands. This time next year Rodney…….