Wall of Sound presents: “2019 YEAR IN REVIEW” – by Thornhill's Jacob Charlton

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Heavy Metal Wordsmith
Dec 2, 2019
3 min read

When looking back at bands who have incredibly successful years, it's hard to pick favourites but we're going to say this, Thornhill have been bloody awesome to watch their rise from their early beginnings, to scoring some awesome support shows throughout the year, to gaining the biggest laugh at Amity's Heaven and Hell Festival then to selling out their own headline album tour for their exceptional debut record The Dark Pool (our review here).

The boys aren't going anywhere but skyward and we can't wait to see what they do next... We're Horny for Thorny at WoS HQ so it was an absolutely pleasure to grab frontman Jacob Charlton's thoughts on the year that was...

Top 5 Albums of 2019?


1) Knocked Loose - A Different Shade Of Blue
2) Jordan Rakei - Origin
3) Tyler the Creator - Igor
4) Void of Vision - Hyperdaze
5) Bring Me the Horizon - amo

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYbJC9-h5Z4&w=640&h=360]

Top 5 Songs of 2019?


1) Northlane - 'Details Matter'
2) Daybreak - 'Godfather'
3) Diamond Construct - 'Paradox'
4) DZ Deathrays - 'Snakes'
5) Sleep Token - 'The Offering'

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0-CW1DbVIg&w=640&h=360]

Best Music Video of 2019?


1975 - People

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKdPxXWm7Jg&w=640&h=360]

Best Gig You've Seen In 2019?


Hans Zimmer at Rod Laver Arena

hanz zimmer tour

Best/Most Memorable Show Your Band Played In 2019?

Sydney on the TDP tour, one of the loudest shows I’ve played and everyone was so lovely.

Photo by Clinton Hatfield. Insta: @ampd.agency

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What Are You Most Looking Forward To In 2020?


Going to Europe for the first time, I’m excited to see other parts of the world with my friends and learn more about music from playing constantly.

thorny


Words by Jacob Charlton@mysteryinc

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[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OBUyhNmIRc&w=853&h=480]

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