🔥 Indominus – “BURN” 🔥
Single Review | The Riff Report Blog 🤘😈
There are songs that ease you in gently… and then there’s “Burn” by Indominus, which kicks the door off its hinges, sets fire to the furniture, and dares you to stand still. Spoiler: you won’t. This one’s pure combustion. 💥
From the first few seconds, Burn feels like pressure building under the skin. The guitars come in thick and mean — not flashy for the sake of it, but loaded with intent. These riffs don’t just chug; they threaten. There’s a modern metal weight here, but it’s got grit in its teeth rather than polish on its boots. Proper job. 🔥
The rhythm section is doing some heavy lifting too. The drums hit like controlled chaos — tight, aggressive, and relentless — while the bass lurks underneath like something waiting to drag you under once the pit opens up. It’s the kind of groove that makes your neck move before your brain’s had time to vote on it. Democracy fails. Headbanging wins. 🥁🤘
Vocally, this track is where Burn really earns its name. The delivery is raw, furious, and emotionally charged — not just shouting into the void, but spitting defiance straight at it. There’s anger here, sure, but it’s focused. Purposeful. The sort of rage that comes from being pushed too far and deciding, nah… not today. 😤🔥
Lyrically, Burn feels like a release valve — themes of frustration, resistance, and inner fire bubbling just beneath the surface. It’s not overcomplicated, and that’s the point. This is music for letting go, for burning off the dead weight, for standing in the crowd with sweat pouring down your back thinking, yeah… this is exactly what I needed. 😈
Production-wise, everything hits where it should. Nothing feels overcooked or neutered. It’s loud, it’s rough around the edges in the best way, and it moves air. You can absolutely imagine this one going off live — lights low, crowd packed in, fists in the air, chaos guaranteed. Festival-ready? Aye. Absolutely. 🔥🎸
▶️ WATCH THE OFFICIAL YOUTUBE MUSIC VIDEO
Indominus – “Burn”
👉 https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew_kuNI337Y
⚡ RIFF REPORT VERDICT ⚡
Burn is a ferocious statement from Indominus — heavy, honest, and fuelled by fire rather than fluff. It’s the sound of a band with something to say and the muscle to make sure you hear it. Stick this on loud, annoy the neighbours, and embrace the scorch marks.
This one slaps, mun. 🔥🤘
Keep it loud. Keep it Welsh. Keep it burning. 😈🔥
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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