Female fronted, the band's high-energy in-your-face heavy sound is well worth checking out. Although all members will admit to coming from a punk background, the band encompass a wide range of influences contributing to a unique crossover sound.

"The music is not the old punk style," says original Conflict bassist John Clifford, "but it doesn't seem to alienate Conflict fans who attend our shows. I wouldn't like to think we've turned our backs on those who have fought with us tooth-and-nail for so many years."

UK and European tour dates will be announced shortly, before the band record their first full-length album around Christmas.