With a riff worthy of Iron Maiden themselves, Not Now Norman release their new track, a remastered and remixed version of the classic and original heavy metal-driven ‘Little Frankenstein’ – and this sounds fantastic.
Citing their inspirations as Led Zeppelin and Ozzy Osbourne, this band does itself a huge disservice because it has its own power and agenda – and its own real identity. Lyrically, the commanding vocals of Taylor Mitchell set forward exactly what makes this band one to watch.
Hailing from Berrick Upon Tweed, this female-fronted outfit perform original material as well as covers of your favourites. And this single follows on from their previous original material such as ‘Judas’ and the equally incredible ‘King of a Wasted Land’.
The band also produce videos for their music, found through their website. And the Feeder-inspired ‘End of the Day’ is well worth a watch alongside the video for the original version of this track. But this track certainly turns it up to 11 (I apologise) and makes a bold statement that they’re here to carve a path into the musical landscape of the North East and beyond.
What might not be initially apparent is that the song itself is semi-autobiographical, with the lyricist addressing her own medical condition, a disorder called Hereditary Multiple Exostoses. Metaphorically, it’s a way of expressing that through our differences, we are all still very much connected. A powerful message in the current circumstances. I also must give a special mention to the guitar work of Zander Brown: a master axeman in hiding, his skill and abilities here rival those of his seasoned peers.
Bringing the band together is drummer Bodhi Turnbull and bassist Lara Hindhaugh who are the glue that keeps this rhythm. Their work is faultless and I’m quite frankly astonished and embarrassed that I’ve never actually heard of this quartet before now. Considering they’ve been featured in NE Volume’s Top 10 Live Acts to see in 2021 and awarded third place in the prestigious Artist of the Year on Nova Radio – a station this reviewer presents for – I must sincerely hang my head in shame.
I couldn’t recommend this track more if I tried. So, make sure that once restrictions are lifted and the law allows, you make some time to see this band live in action before they’re opening for Metallica by next year and the tickets cost £200.
In the meantime, there’s a wealth of material found on Spotify and this new single is a great place to start. You won’t be disappointed.
‘Little Frankenstein’ is available now on all major music streaming platforms.
