In true “me” style, I discovered Blackhole a year after the band had decided to call it a day, and that continues to sadden me. They were a part of the British Punk and Hardcore wave that really caused a stir in the early 2000’s, that sadly wasn’t set to last too long....
Catharsis has always been at the forefront of the Gallows approach to writing records. The subject of this catharsis has varied from LP to LP. Whether it’s topics such as the individualistic issues on Orchestra of Wolves (did someone mention dentistry?), or the more politically incensed lyrics of Grey Britain and the self titled LP. Fact is, they’ve always...
My love for Gallows is well documented here at MF. I’ve been with them since their first LP, Orchestra of Wolves, and followed them with delight through thick and thin. Including each of the controversial line-up changes… and unlike most, I got over them. If you haven’t got over it, get a life. Wade...