Album Review: Protest The Hero - Volition

Protest The Hero have upped the ante with Volition - arguably their most assured release to date - which sees them blending genres with more finesse than ever. Lamb Of God's Chris Adler handles drumming duties, tackling the frenetic tempo changes with ease whilst adding his signature jackhammer panache. From album opener, Clarity, it's clear the band are trying to challenge themselves musically: punchy and mercurial, mad guitar runs prop up the vocals of Rody Walker, whose lungs have never sounded stronger. Technically progressive and with plenty of heart, Volition is a band firing on all cylinders.