Gallows are a hardcore punk band from Watford. Their début album 'Orchestra of Wolves' was originally released through the UK independent label In At The Deep End Records, however in July 2007 Bad Religion's Brett Gurewitz gave it a US release through Epitaph Records. Since then the band have signed a million pound four album recording contract with major label Warner Bros, and have resultantly re-released their 'Orchestra of Wolves' album through the label. In November 2007 the album was granted with a 'Special Edition' release and therefore this is the latest (and greatest) incarnation of the album 'Orchestra of Wolves'. So why buy the special edition? ...  Read the complete review

"Orchestra of Wolves" is the debut studio album by British punk band, Gallows. It was released in 2006 on the In at the Deep End label and produced by Banks. The line-up for the album was Frank Carter (vocals), Laurent Barnard (guitar/keyboards), Steph Carter (guitar), Stuart Gili-Ross (bass) and Lee Barratt (drums). "Kill the Rhythm" gets the album off to a fast start with loud guitars and screaming vocals. It won't be to everyone's taste; some will say it's just noise. Gallows goes over the top with the often distorted guitars but it's still a fun opener. "Come Friendly Bombs" is a catchy song, with lyrics regarding ...  Read the complete review

Orchestra of Wolves is the debut album from Watford hardcore punk band Gallows. (Not "The Gallows"). It was released to great fanfare and had some magazines hailing them as the saviours of underground British music. The version I have includes the additional tracks of Sick of Feeling Sick", "Black Heart Queen", Black Flag cover "Nervous Breakdown", and a cover of The Ruts song "Staring at the Rude Bois" which features UK rapper Lethal Bizzle. It is an incredibly raw album, the production sounds minimal which really helps keep with punk edge alive. The lyrics are often a harsh commentary on life in ...  Read the complete review

Gallows. An energetic 5 piece with their roots in Watford, UK. Hardcore punk at its finest. If you're not into listening to bands where you can't hear what the lead singer is actually saying then these might not be for you! Their debut album, Orchestra Of Wolves, was released on the 25th September 2006 under In at the deep end records. The band's sound is one which may take some getting used to- the songs portray their reputation for being loud, youthful, energetic punks! The songs sound as if they are playing them live, they are that crazy. I think that this is a good thing as opposed to a bad thing, as people listening to the album can ...  Read the complete review