Undoubtedly something of a curve ball for fans of ROSE KEMP's work up until now, Unholy Majesty represents a type of coming of age, a bold step out into the landscape of music less traveled. From the heavy, prog influenced stomp to wavering cries, this is the sound of an artist following her own ear. Some AB adherents may be aware of Rose from her work on the second ATAVIST album, so perhaps her wide musical palette is not such a surprise. That love of sheer heavy power comes through in Unholy Majesty time and time again, and dovetails seamlessly with the more gentle moments on offer: without darkness, there can be no light. Part of folk-rock heritage, Rose is the daughter of Maddy Prior and Rick Kemp from seminal, pioneering British band Steeleye Span. As a young teenager she sang and toured and occasionally wrote with her parents various different projects including Steeleye Span (who still gig today), and her life on the road began when she was knee-high, accompanying her parents on tour.