Genre: Hardcore/crustcore
Origin: Sweden
Released: 2006
Website: Sleepless Nights
Label: -
Uploaded: 11.07.06

I�ve never heard of this band before, but they�ve apparently released a demo before this one, named simply Demo 1. And since I haven�t heard the early stuff from this band, I can�t really say what�s changed and what�s improved etc, but this four track promo sure gives me a taste for more. And with this promo they�re looking for a label to release a fullength.
This would be absolutely perfect for a split 7� (if it wasn�t for the fact that it�s three minutes too long to fit the format) �cause it really leaves you wanting more. The energetic, crusty and punky hardcore outbursts gets the adrenaline rushing and makes you long for a good mosh pit to really enjoy the tunes. While showing off an aggressive front with the dual screaming, harsh string-work and pounding drums it can be just as melodic with some awesome riffing and sing along friendly choruses. I�d say it�s basically aggressive old school hardcore, drawing influences from both crust and punk bands, creating atmospheric, fierce filled hardcore. And since the members have experience from bands such as Dims Rebellion and Frontlash you know these guys can handle their instruments.
The demo (or promo if you will) opens up with a smashing crust/hardcore tune, getting me thinking of bands such as Tragedy, From Ashes Rise and the likes, as well as the Swedish crustcore manglers Konfrontation. Track two still has the same vibe, but mixes it with the early UK and US hardcore era. Suddenly I hear the saddened and melodic third track Out of my mind and a ton of brick knocks me down to the bottom of the abyss, and the depression starts growing as my inner demons are gnawing away on my soul. But Sleepless Nights will not leave me in that state as the harsh and angry Sleepless Nights song ends this demo in a hate filled and aggressive mood, and I instantly find a way out of the abyss and back into the mosh pit.
A great-as-hell promo, and if they�re fishing for record deals then I�m pretty certain any wise label manager would pick these guys for their roster, it�d be a damn shame if they didn�t!

Tracklist:
01. Drowning
02. Faded to gray
03. Out of my mind
04. Sleepless nights