Album Review: Young Lions - Burn

Brisbane's melodic rock/metal scene is growing healthier by the day, and the glossy vocal-skewed Young Lions tip their hats to the scene with debut Burn. The five-piece formed late last year but they've already managed to own their sound, confidently leaping from upbeat, punchy rockers like Sleepless Rest to tight, weaving riffing in The Runner And The Fighter. Single Grave Digger showcases all these extremes, singer Zachary Britt working his chops between spitting verses and a soaring chorus. It's a neat production effort but a bit more dark to counteract the light would make it a watertight debut.