Reviewed by Alex Figgis

Templegate sounds more like the name of a charismatic church somewhere but in fact they are a Australian rock outfit who recorded this album last year. This is heavy stuff with plenty of grinding guitars and almost stepping into death metal territory! It's certainly one for rock fans who like songs to be fully focussed on God but not wimping out. 'Shekinah' is the presence and Glory of God amongst his people and there's no denying it's a bold statement to make this the title of your album! Temlegate carry it off with songs that point the listener totally to Christ and there are no hidden messages on this album. Coded it isn't, either musically or lyrically.! But occasional lighter textures and the interest , I loved the jangly 'Insane World' with it's violin figures and the insistent strength of 'Foolsheart' whilst the acoustic 'Healing Grace' is a surprising inclusion in the light of the sound of the rest of the album which although it is well played, never really catches fire and makes an impact. It's a good workman like affair but that's about it!

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