CLASSIC American rock/metal band Black Tide are coming to play at Cardiff University this month.

They are making something of a name for themselves.

Their debut album Light From Above, produced by Johnny K (Disturbed, Machine Head, Soil), opens with the explosive Shockwave, a storming track full of knuckled thrash riffs, squealing guitars, rampaging drums and an instantly memorable chorus.

Other standouts include Shout, Black Abyss, Let Me, Live Fast Die Young and the Maiden-esque Warriors of Time as well as a ripping cover of Metallica?s Hit The Lights.

With musical influences from classic metal, to Motley Crue inspired rock ?n? roll, a punk rock spirit and a virtuosity to be reckoned with, the band deliver it all with an infectious youthful energy at the ripe ages of 14-19.

They play at Cardiff University on Sunday, January 27 with tickets costing £16.