CRIMES OF PASSION – To Die For [Remastered Reissue] (2024) *HQ*

Founded by Sheffield based veteran vocalist Dale Radcliffe, the focus for CRIMES OF PASSION was to bring back the melody & swing old classic hard rock / metal with a modern sound production. Currently the band operates under the name ‘C.O.P. UK’, and their music is much more melodic.
As CRIMES OF PASSION the band released two albums, a self-titled in 2008 and this “To Die For” in 2011, which today is being reissued in remastered form.
At times reminiscent of Pretty Maids or younger outfits like JD Miller, “To Die For” basically covers all the shades of the genre from classic metal to hard rock with melody. Radcliffe is able to deliver dynamic vocal performances according the nature of each song, and the guitars – for this record there’s a twin attack in the line up – are really heavy, razor sharp.

It’s a solid, versatile and foremost authentic record. With a gritty deposition, Crimes of Passion brings back all the fond memories of the heyday of hard rock / metal while still keeping it fresh and real like the everyday guys they are.
This is blue collar metal that is as tough as the steel that was once produced in their hometown. But also like that raw metal, they bend and shape the music into something that is uniquely their own, because along with this heaviness there is a keen sense of melody all over.
Highly Recommended

01 – Be Still My Beating Heart
02 – I Dare You To Try
03 – Dream Again
04 – Love Is To Die For
05 – Accidents Happen, Even Here
06 – Body And Soul
07 – I Think I Can Save You
08 – Sacrifice, No Questions Why
09 – Blackened Heart
10 – Let The Punishment Fit The Crime
11 – Hell And Back
12 – Blown Away

Dale Radcliffe – Vocals
Charles Staton – Guitars
Harry Griffiths – Guitars
Simon Fearns – Bass
Kev Tonge – Drums

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