Returning hardcore punks Gallows have given a controversial new interview in which they take aim at the state of Britain today.
Led by Frank Carter, Gallows are on of the most powerful groups in British rock music today. The band’s debut album ‘Orchestra Of Wolves’ was a word of mouth success, propelled by Gallows’ incendiary live performances.
Lead singer Carter was an instant cult icon, getting tattooed onstage at the Reading Festival and frequently ending gigs covered in sweat and blood. The group’s new album ‘Grey Britain’ is their first for new home Warner Brothers and early reviews are suggesting that it could well be a landmark release.
In a new interview Gigwise reports guitarist Steph Carter are explaining that the album is a response to the current dire financial climate.
Carter said: “This record has a lot to do with what’s going on in the world today, so everyone on a global basis can listen to our record and it can affect them in the same way it affects us.”
“With the way the country is at the minute – the economic downturn, the recession our country seems to be falling into… a lot of people are being taught to go on the dole, being taught to not work hard for a living cos you get more money in benefits.”
Explaining further the guitarist claimed that Gallows are still proud of their country, in spite of its faults.
He continued: “England is not a great place anymore. It is a grey place now, we just figured what better title to have for our second album, we’re the most proud British band on the planet.
“Gallows have never been a band who can provide anyone with a solution, we are just really good at pointing out the problems.”
Gallows are due to release their second album ‘Grey Britain’ on May 2nd.
