One of the things I love about running this blog is that I get to discover new bands and catch them at their early stages. You know, that point where the band hasn’t really gone forward in one direction, they just coming up with ideas that they think are cool and putting them into practice. This could be said for the up-and-coming metal band Coldwards . It also helps when your dad is the drummer in a very successful metal band. Yeah, I didn’t think to bury the lead here. This project is the product of second-generation musicians Zac and Sean Crosby; sons of Paul Crosby, the drummer from Saliva . However, don’t let that colour your judgment of the band themselves. Having now listened to the full debut album, Bloodwork a few times over I can comfortably recommend their music. The album is quite an enjoyable listening experience. There are quite a lot of harsh riffs, wonderfully crafted melodies and engaging moments to keep you listening throughout. There are just some brilliant writing...