Denmark’s Cold Night For Alligators released two tracks back in June. And both of these songs are free for download right here on Bandamp! “Transitions” and “Young Catalyst” are songs that share djent and metalcore influences. Or better yet, “gentlecore.” No? Okay.
Cold Night For Alligators has a few notable features that work well for them. Obviously, some of the lead guitar work is quite attention grabbing. And their use of electronic elements accent them perfectly. The first sound heard as “Transitions” begins can also be heard late in “Young Catalyst.” The similar effect used in different ways is interesting and it ties the two songs together.
Cold Night For Alligators participated in the UK Tech Fest this summer on the same stage as Drewsif Stalin, Skyharbor and Veil Of Maya. Fans of those groups may very well enjoy this band too.
Video and additional reports coming soon! Read up on Report 1 HERE.
Friday July 12th, 2013
The real UK Tech-Metal Fest is just getting started. The sky is grey over our heads but it seems like there will be no rain for the whole weekend, which is a remarkable sign of good luck for the fest considering we're in the UK.
During the early afternoon the performance that surprised us the most was delivered by The Colour Line, one of the first bands to take the main stage today. Everyone who saw the set can confirm that this band definitely wins the award for the most frightening and insane live performance of the fest. A perfect example of what a chaotic mathcore band should do live (we got it on tape, you will see it very soon). You need to check out this band if you're a fan of The Dillinger Escape Plan's recent stuff and live attitude, or if you like some good mathcore in general.
Later on we received sad news that Destiny Potato had to cancel their show. But we were informed that it had only been delayed to the following day due to some trouble with their gear on the plane. Exist Immortal's performance received good feedback from the audience during the first afternoon. Other bands proceeded to play main stage, including the heavy live show from Cold Night For Alligators, supported by a good and enthusiastic audience as well.
After lunch, around 3:30 PM, our friends Damned Spring Fragrantia got on stage despite the long series of troubles with the UK plugs (they're completely different from all the other European plugs. And believe me, this gave a lot of problems to a lot of European musicians). Their set was powerful and enjoyed by a considerable audience. It was amazing for these guys to travel more than 2000 miles for their first show out of Italy and find several people already wearing their t-shirts. We filmed part of their set too, which featured a good portion of their latest album “Divergences” including the song “Heritage” that they weren't able to perform during their recent release party. I've already described more than once the power and the intensity of their live shows, so I won't reiterate. But it was a great show, trust me.
After that, UK local heroes Meta-Stasis played their ruthless show headlining the second stage. I had seen these guys walking around the camping grounds and the stages, doing their best to try to give away their CDs and spread their music, putting all their heart into it. You should check em out.
Destiny Potato's spot on the main stage was taken by the Israeli band Linked. Fronted by two vocalists, capable to bring dynamic singing, both clean and screaming, this band had a sort of Fellsilent and early Monuments flavour, reminding this band during the “We Are The Foundation EP” period. I've met them many times during the weekend. They were a bunch of really friendly guys (they also saved Damned Spring Fragrantia's ass one minute before their set, finding them an adapter for the UK plugs, of which I spoke before). I really hope to meet them again. This was the last show of their UK tour with Invocation and No Consequence, who played shortly after. The UK-based band signed by Basick records has been growing so much since last year. With the release of their album “IO”, they've been showing more than serious potential. They played the most renowned tracks, like the single “Coerce:Conform” and “Unify”, but also amazing tracks like “Enemy Of Logic” and “Bury The Debt”. It was a memorable and high quality performance from a band that has by now conquered their spot in the UK and international tech-metal scene as one of the most interesting and promising acts. Me and my mate also met their vocalist around the venue many times for some very drunk Italian lessons with him - one of the funniest moments of the weekend.
Unfortunately I was busy trying to solve problems with my computer and camera so I wasn't able to attend Cilice's performance and part of Scar Symmetry's set. Anyways, I was told that Scar Symmetry's set was damn intense and attended by the largest audience so far. They performed songs like “Morphogenesis”, “The Anomaly”, “The Iconoclast”, and “The Illusionist”.
After a short break we were ready for the first after-party! After midnight it was officially my birthday as well! Celebrating it here at UKTMF was one of the best experiences of my life. As I was walking towards the stage I met two really funny English guys that insisted that I had a real English birthday, so every time they found me without a drink in my hand they bought me one. Alcoholic nights apart, I met them in the following days and had great times with them. Unfortunately, I cannot remember their names (met so many people!) and I hope this post will help me find them.
I was really curious to see the UK-based metal & drum n' bass band Collisions. Luckily, I was sober enough to enjoy them and The Algorithm as well in a worthwhile way. There was a good number of people to watch them even though most of them didn't know the band. I must say that I was really surprised and liked their performance more than their studio stuff, which I actually already loved. They played their singles “Believe In This”, “Push” and the the Bjork cover “Army Of Me”, also bringing us some new amazing material. I'm definitely looking forward to this band's new album, coming very soon. You all should check em out too if you already haven't. After Collisions, it was the time for The Algorithm's live set. I already told you about The Algorithm's live show with Mike Malyan, and how intense and incredible they are. This time was possibly even better than the last time: Remi and Mike were also supported by an amazing guitarist adding thickness and epicness to the sound. The show was also more continuous, almost without interruption between the songs, making it more similar to a live DJ set.
First official day has been a fucking blast! Tomorrow will be probably be even better considering it's my birthday but also one of the busiest days. You'll see...
Emerging from Denmark, Cold Night For Alligators are a band to keep your eyes on. Bringing an eclectic sound to the table, they've been starting to make waves in Europe which may end up reaching further. Today they reached The Circle Pit again with the release of a brand new single "Transitions"! Produced by Daniel Braunstein (responsible for Volumes - VIA among others), it brings crisp, technical rythmic attacks as a catalyst for their general creativity. There's even some thall this time around.
Take a listen below along with some tracks from their debut "Singular Patterns". If you enjoy what you hear, both the single and the EP are available for FREE download on Bandamp!
Cold Night For Alligators certainly have a unique sound combining off
the wall, experimental tech-metal with electronic work and serious
progressive elements. Basically, these dudes do whatever the hell they
want and it gives the vibe that they are about making music for
fun. It really makes for a great, unexpected musical experience. Coming off the release of their newest EP "Singular Patterns" (read our review here), things have been looking up for this Denmark four piece. Cold Night For Alligators have officially partnered up with our friends over at Monolithic Music. They make a great fit. Definitely give some music off "Singular Patterns" a listen below, and if you enjoy, go ahead and download the EP for FREE!
Straight out of Denmark comes a band with a strange name and good music, Cold Night For Alligators. The band has been making heavy music since 2008. "Singular Patterns" is their second release following the 2010 record "Ulterior Motives". Cold Night For Alligators certainly have a unique sound combining off the wall experimental tech-metal and electronics with serious progressive elements. Basically, these dudes do whatever the fuck they want and it really gives you the vibe they are about making music for fun.
Essentially, this is a good EP. This band brings some serious creativity. It definitely has some rough spots but Cold Night For Alligators seem to have purpose and direction in their musical composition. They think outside the box to form original concepts and execute them well.
"Effervescence" opens up "Singular Patterns" brilliantly, creating a beautiful melody in a huge way with a somewhat clssical influence backing the track. Strangely enough it closes out with a dubstep-ish electronic segment and whips you into the next song "Aspects" with fast winding guitars. I wasn't as impressed when the vocalist chimed in. He improves somewhat throughout the EP with clean vocals and a wider variety of harsh ones. Overall, it's a good, off the wall track though. "You Had That Look in Your Eye - Fight or Flight" begins with a morphing 3D effect if you're wearing headphones or in the car. The sound moves in a wide circle before impacting with a heavy metal/dubstep hybrid break. The dubstepping isn't exactly my cup of tea, but the band can do what they want. This song is frankly a generic ride if you compare it to the rest of "Singular Patterns", but it certainly has it's moments. "Clarity" provides beautiful ambient melody leading up to the huge 10 minute ender "You Never Cease To Amaze Me", which is probably the best song on "Singular Patterns". It takes the listener on a musical adventure through the hills and valleys of the soundscape they constructed. Yet again, the vocalist isn't the best but the music is very well done and creative. I recommend this track.
Other than the few above, my main criticisms are the production is off at times,
some transitions feel forced, and parts of the composition could be tightened. But all of the above are
mostly compensated for as the EP progresses.
"Singular Patterns" is available for a "Name Your Own Price" download on Bandcamp. So you can listen to the entire EP and either download it for free or give the band some $$$. Either way, it's recommended. Cold Night For Alligators did a fine job making "Singular Patterns" and it's worth your time. Especially if you appreciate creative music.
I've seen a lot of strange band names over the years, but Cold Night For Alligators is right up there. This Denmark band just independently released their EP "Singular Patterns" and it's pretty damn good. And what makes it even better is that it's FREE. You can also name your own price and support the band with some cash. Either way you should give it a listen below, and if you like what you hear give it a download on Bandcamp.
Denmark’s Cold Night For Alligators released two tracks back in June. And both of these songs are free for download right here on Bandamp! “Transitions” and “Young Catalyst” are songs that share djent and metalcore influences. Or better yet, “gentlecore.” No? Okay. 
