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The main road in Aberbargoed was closed for several hours while accident investigation work took place 12:07, 29 May 2025Updated 12:17, 29 May 2025 Commercial Street was closed for around 12 hours due to the collision(Image: Google) A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Aberbargoed in a collision which left a road closed for 12 hours. Gwent Police were called to…

Just like the debut release from Bargoed based The Woodsman, I'll be keeping this review short and sweet. "The Cliff Amendment" EP is a machine gun fire of thrash-punk domination! The first track "Evil Klaus" is an aural assault on the ears, perfectly bombarding the listener with what's to follow for the next 13 minutes of vociferous trash. "United States Of Paranoia" has a nod to the activist grunt of Rage Against The Machine with a more commanding tone & violent approach. 

The third track "Hero Of The Work" is my choice cut from the EP so far with its catchy vocal refrain from singer Jody Davies's guttural howl. His voice, mirroring the sludgy Guitar-Bass hybrid fuzz from Luke Davies and crashing drum skirmish from drummer Ross Morton. With bands such as The Ramones, Misfits and Black Flag before them, the style of music doesn't deviate too far away from the similar-sounding onslaught of each track presented, but it works quite well for the style of music and attitude that they are forcefully trying to convey. 

"Voice Of The Voiceless" continues this trend of nasty obstreperous carnage that leads into bonus track "Complications" which is the closest you'll get to a sing-along song from this ear-splitting trio's turbulent efforts. I went to see them live at my local music venue a few days ago and I can honestly say that they hold the distinction for the loudest three-piece I have ever witnessed. If you like your Punk Rock fast and rowdy with quick-fire hardcore activation, then look no further than The Woodsman!

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Band's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheWoodsmanMusic/ 

Words: Mitchell Tennant

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