Get ready for a shot of adrenaline straight to the chest - it's Poison Rites! After the 4 song demo they put out last year, the band put the pedal to the metal and roared ahead with this full length album of wild energy and bare-knuckle rock 'n' roll. All the songs from the demo have been re-recorded and are joined by 6 new tunes that will get your blood pumping. The release is fueled by punk attitude (with the matching drum beats) and fast-paced, old-fashioned, rock-standard guitar stylings. The combo is straight-forward and unapologetic - charged up and ready to run whether you're on board or not. In a lot of ways, this album feels very reminiscent of Motorhead's first album (released 40 years ago now). It's got the same frantic drive and it isn't trying to be anything other than stripped-down, full-throttle rock music. Everything's just a little bit fuzzy, from the guitar tone to the vocals, which helps fill out the sound and almost pays homage to the greats that came before them. The thing that I really love about this album is that it's consistently fast and it doesn't take any breaks, doesn't bother with slow passages, and doesn't try for melodramatic intros. If you're into rock and you need it at breakneck speed this album will deliver. No question. -Brandon
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