January: 10 drum 'n' bass releases you need to hear this month
A-Sides, Delta Heavy, Homemade Weapons and more
Delta Heavy 'Kill Room' (Ram)
The impressive Ram duo Delta Heavy have elevated themselves to become one of the most hyped draws of the all-conquering label (no mean feat, given the competition), and now cap a massive year with both a Radio 1 Essential mix and this unadulterated smasher. Ghostly synths and wind-up drums spear through the track from the off, but it’s those perfectly sequenced horror-style wails that steal the show, ushering in a mean, dancefloor-tech groove that hammers along without ever feeling overcooked. 7/10