Dark Victoriana bursts into apoplectic rock ’n’ roll.

Guitarist Ebony Clay and bassist Jack Timmis smash out brawny, off-time riffs. The space they and rampant drummer Sam Jenkins create gives singer Andy Teece room to spit rhythmic vocals, cutting through the noise with raw intensity.

And somehow, in the febrile chaos, there is sex and slick-back swagger. Take a minute to absorb the dark romance running through the lyrics and the picture starts to come into focus.

Formed in Worcester around 2015, HVMM built their identity around dark, heavy blues rock and an unapologetic rock ’n’ roll spirit. Their debut EP, Talk to Me Like I’m Dead, attracted attention on both sides of the Atlantic, with coverage from Clash, Punk News and Metal Insider, alongside support from Classic Rock, Kerrang! and BBC Radio 6 Music.

After splitting in 2018, HVMM are back to bring their dark, distinct swagger into a new chapter.