Bastions are a visceral alternative\u002Fhardcore band hailing from the mostnorthern point of Wales.With three self released E.P.'s under their collective belts, Bastions sharpenedtheir teeth with their 7 Island Living (Tangled Talk\u002FHoly Roar). Released inAugust 2010, Island Living was a dark and brooding affair that showed a rawhonesty that few bands hold. Recorded by Ben Phillips (Lightship95), the E.P.explored a wide range of sonic territories in just under 10 minutes, and offeredan alluring glimpse into what the future would hold.After over a year of relentless touring and writing, Bastions are back withtheir debut album, Hospital Corners.Recorded by friend and fellow member of a touring band, Lewis Johns; theirforthcoming debut jumps headfirst to into the void. A record that sheds light onthe darkest recesses of the human psyche: Surrendering one's faculties over tohospitalisation, sinking into disrepair, panic and anxiety and succumbing todark vices. Heavily influenced by vocalist and lyricist Jamie Burne'sexperiences as a support worker and research psychologist, Hospital Cornerscovers a wide scope, but holds a simple recurring theme; failing oneself.Possessed with an unrelenting tension throughout, and balancing the achingheaviness and unorthodox melodies that they're becoming renowned for, Bastionshave created a haunting, unsettling debut. From the unassuming opening ofAugury, to the dynamic closer, Dark Father, the record will surely cast ashadow over much of the close mindedness and playing it safe that existswithin much of contemporary heavy music.