Klogr // Fractured Realities // Album Review

It is not often you get something that surprises you in a nice way, when I first saw the name in my inbox I immediately jumped to Scandinavian Death Metal as it has that kind of name but I was taken aback to find out that the band in question is an Italian alt/rock band that is good.

Having been around since 2011 they are dab hands at this game and on their new album “Fractured Realities” they have a real gem on their hands. “Early Wounds” sets the album up brilliantly with its massive sound; opening with a pounding drum and bass beat that runs well with Rusty’s silky vocals, incredible by the way and draws you in, while the verses’ are heavy the chorus’ is the opposite and extremely hooky, the guitars are amazing from the cool riffs to the solo they are just on another level, this is a real standard bearer, a cracking opening. “Gravity Of Fear” is heavier mainly due to the monster bass line that the track builds off, the one thing that very quickly becomes apparent is the band’s ability to create a catchy chorus; as on this one, the melodicism them plays off the heavier verses’ unbelievably, a truly great track.

“The Twisted Art” opens with a funky keys riff that runs throughout the track, there is also a killer groove to this one but it’s at the breakdown where the heavy comes in and the pace is a bit more frantic, one of the best tracks on the album. “Face Of The Unknown” opens with a nice solo before Rusty comes in over the top, the drums and guitars kick in behind him to build the heaviness while the bass rumbles along in the background, the intensity on this one amps the track. Bringing the heavy is “One Of Eight” A sinister feel runs through this one with down-tuned instruments and a foreboding drum beat as Rusty’s gravelly vocals add to the feeling, a fantastic track. “Lead Wings” is possibly the best track on the album; a bass lead number, Pivanti take a Bow, that is much heavier and punchier than the previous tracks ably assisted by the thunderous drum beat, crunching riffs and a nifty solo, Rusty goes all out on this one vocally, this is how music should be.

“Unspoken Words” changes things up a little; there is a bouncing rhythm to it that is so infectious, and the kicking drums and smooth groovy riffs added to Rusty’s killer vocals make the track pop. The crunching guitar riffs and buzzing bass line on “Hysterical Blindness” are immense, really driving the track add to that a heavy drum beat to create a kicking rhythm making it a track that is hard to beat. The slower tempo of “Waking World” gives the track a darker edge; with heavy riffs and a pounding drum beat, you feel a sense of dread as Rusty’s near pleading vocals add to it, the solo towards the back end of the track is excellent. The album closes with “Whale Fall”, again a slower heavier track but with a great melody to it, the soaring chorus’ makes this track stand out but the whole composition of the song is amazing; from the slower subdued drumming to the rumbling bass line, killer guitar work and Rusty’s smooth vocals it is a masterclass in how to play rock music.

Taken by surprise with this one and thoroughly enjoyed it, “Fractured Realities” is out 25th of October, don’t miss it.

Review: Conor

Klogr are:

Gabriele “Rusty” Rustichelli Vocals, guitars

Alessandro “Crivez” Crivellari Guitar, backing vocals

Roberto “Piv-o” Pivanti Bass

Filippo “Filo” De Pietri Drums

‘Fractured Realities’ is released via Zeta Factory 31st October 2024.

Album Tracklist:

1. Early Wounds
2. Gravity Of Fear
3. The Twisted Art (feat. Albert Eno)
4. Face The Unknown
5. One Of Eight
6. Lead Wings
7. Unspoken Words
8. Hysterical Blindness
9. Waking World
10. Whale Fall

KLOGR is set to reignite UK and European stages this winter, reaffirming their place in the alternative metal scene. The band will join Everygrey on their ‘Emptiness Over Europe’ tour this November and December.

03.11.2024 Herford (DE) @ Kulturwerk
05.11.2024 Bochum (DE) @ Zeche
06.11.2024 Siegburg (DE) @ Kubana
07.11.2024 Sarnen (CH) @ Urrock Musik Festival
08.11.2024 Monthey (CH) Pont Rouge
09.11.2024 Barcelona (ES) @ Sala Boveda
10.11.2024 Madrid (ES) @ Revi Live
11.11.2024 Lisbon (PT) @ RCA Club
12.11.2024 Porto (PT) @ Hard Club Room 2
13.11.2024 Mos (ES) @ Sala Rebullon
14.11.2024 Valladolid (ES) @ Porta Caeli
15.11.2024 Vitoria-Gasteiz (ES) @ Urban Rock Concept
16.11.2024 Nantes (FR) @ Le Ferrailleur
17.11.2024 Paris (FR) @ Petit Bain
19.11.2024 Würzburg (DE) Posthalle
20.11.2024 Hannover (DE) @ Musikzentrum
21.11.2024 Leipzig (DE) @ Hellraiser
22.11.2024 Hamburg (DE) @ Bahnhof Pauli
24.11.2024 Berlin (DE) @ Lido
25.11.2024 Poznan (PL) @ 2Progi
26.11.2024 Cracow (PL) @ Kwadrat
29.11.2024 Sofia (BG) @ Mixtape 5
30.11.2024 Thessaloniki (GR) @ Principal Club Theater
01.12.2024 Athens (GR) @ Kyttaro Live
03.12.2024 Belgrade (RS) @ Dorcol Platz
04.12.2024 Zagreb (HR) @ Mochvara Club
05.12.2024 Banja Luka (BH) @ Sports Hall Obilicevo
06.12.2024 Budapest (HU) @ Barba Negra
07.12.2024 Burglengenfeld Vaz (DE) @ Pfarrheim
08.12.2024 Dornbirn (AT) @ Conrad Sohm
10.12.2024 Munich (DE) @ Backstage Halle
11.12.2024 Mannheim (DE) @ 7er Club
12.12.2024 Trier (DE) @ Mergener Hof
14/12/2024 – LONDON (GB), The Dome
15/12/2024 – BOURNEMOUTH (GB), The Old Firestation
16/12/2024 – MANCHESTER (GB), Rebellion
17/12/2024 – SHEFFIELD (GB), Network 2
18/12/2024 – GLASGOW (GB), Cathouse
19/12/2024 – DUBLIN (IE), Opium
20/12/2024 – COLCHESTER (GB), Arts Centre