Sydney punk band Critical Acclaim spins hardcore, street punk and metalcore influences into their very own explosive package. These guys—and girls—are like ticking time bombs, ready to explode. They pair together hardcore screaming, clean female backing vocals and straight-up punk vocals over a pumped up rhythm section to produce a totally chaotic, blitzing, break-neck experience. Taking influence from bands like Avenged Sevenfold, Evanescence and Bullet For My Valentine, it’s likely no surprise that Critical Acclaim knows how to rock hard. And rock hard they will this Thursday, October 9th at The Lair when they go head to head with six other local bands in round one of Emergenza Festival Australia. Click here for more info on the gig.