Crash of Rhinos return after more than a decade with Logbook

Crash of Rhinos release Logbook on 22 May, making one of the day's most meaningful emo and math-rock comeback stories. The Derby band originally operated from 2009 to 2014, releasing Distal and Knots before disappearing into the kind of cult status that makes fans speak in increasingly intense tones years later.

Their return was sparked partly by renewed label interest and repress activity, but the band reportedly did not want to announce anything until new music actually existed. That decision feels right for Crash of Rhinos. Their music has always carried a serious, communal, all-members-shouting energy rather than a glossy reunion-tour polish.

The band are known for an unusual two-bass lineup and group vocals, with a rough punk and emo style echoing 1990s influences while still feeling very much their own. Logbook arrives thirteen years after Knots, so it is not just a continuation. It is a test of whether a band built on urgency, friendship and collapse can still access that feeling after time has changed everyone involved.

For indie readers who care about emo, post-hardcore, math rock and UK DIY history, this is a major 22 May release. Some comebacks feel like nostalgia. This one feels more like unfinished business. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crash_of_Rhinos