Thirteen Shots, Trioxin Cherry and Raizing Hell
Thirteen Shots, Trioxin Cherry and Raizing Hell ‘Chainsaw Ballads’ EP Review
‘Chainsaw Ballads’ is an split EP which features Thirteen Shots, Trioxin Cherry and Raizing Hell. The first two songs on the EP are by Thirteen Shots, a horrorbilly band from Birmingham. ‘Zombies From The USSR’ has an old-school punk sound, similar to bands such as The Misfits. Lead singer John has the perfect horrorbilly voice, and the guitar riffs will make you want to dance around your living room. The second and last track from Thirteen Shots is ‘Get In My Crypt’, which features fantastic horror-filled lyrics and impressive drumming. The next band featured on this great horror-punk EP are Trioxin Cherry, a female-fronted band from Nottingham. ‘Wrong Turn’ demonstrates how powerful Rebecca Campbell’s voice is, and it’s an enjoyable song to listen to. ‘Not Scared’ features impressive guitaring and a strong bass line. Raizing Hell are the final band on the EP, who formed in 2010 in Bucharest. ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll For The Dead’ has an amazingly catchy chorus, and Liv Decay’s vocals are unique. ‘Thing For Murder’ is the final song on the EP, and it’s a great end to an amazing collection of horrorbilly/horror-punk music.
Check out Thirteen Shots here: http://www.facebook.com/thirteenshotsband
Check out Trioxin Cherry here: http://www.facebook.com/trioxincherry
Check out Raizing Hell here: http://www.facebook.com/Raizing.Hell
Download the EP for free here: http://thirteenshots.bandcamp.com/releases
Words: Julia Conopo
‘Chainsaw Ballads’ is an split EP which features Thirteen Shots, Trioxin Cherry and Raizing Hell. The first two songs on the EP are by Thirteen Shots, a horrorbilly band from Birmingham. ‘Zombies From The USSR’ has an old-school punk sound, similar to bands such as The Misfits. Lead singer John has the perfect horrorbilly voice, and the guitar riffs will make you want to dance around your living room. The second and last track from Thirteen Shots is ‘Get In My Crypt’, which features fantastic horror-filled lyrics and impressive drumming. The next band featured on this great horror-punk EP are Trioxin Cherry, a female-fronted band from Nottingham. ‘Wrong Turn’ demonstrates how powerful Rebecca Campbell’s voice is, and it’s an enjoyable song to listen to. ‘Not Scared’ features impressive guitaring and a strong bass line. Raizing Hell are the final band on the EP, who formed in 2010 in Bucharest. ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll For The Dead’ has an amazingly catchy chorus, and Liv Decay’s vocals are unique. ‘Thing For Murder’ is the final song on the EP, and it’s a great end to an amazing collection of horrorbilly/horror-punk music.
Check out Thirteen Shots here: http://www.facebook.com/thirteenshotsband
Check out Trioxin Cherry here: http://www.facebook.com/trioxincherry
Check out Raizing Hell here: http://www.facebook.com/Raizing.Hell
Download the EP for free here: http://thirteenshots.bandcamp.com/releases
Words: Julia Conopo
Thirteen Shots
Combining the sounds of 1960’s rock n roll with garage blues and horror punk, Thirteen Shots seem to have a pretty unique sound based on what it says on paper. Based in Birmingham, the guys got in touch about their album, Vaudeville, to see what we thought about it – so I figured it was only fair I check out what was on offer from the guys!
Opening with Miss Eerie you’re immediately bombarded with a mix of rock and punk, adopting a dark sound layered with sludgy guitar lines and group vocals to create a raucous and energetic sound. Relatively simple in form, the track almost seems to grow as it progresses, all of the elements carefully mixed to form a track which is built for the live scene, suggesting that this is going to be a band which you’ll need to get out and see to fully appreciate. Inspector George follows much the same conventions, not giving a lot away as it begins but soon once again throwing into the rock n roll based sound. This track sounds almost stripped as it begins, keeping the sound simple to accentuate the mix which suddenly bursts out once the vocals kick in. Gravelly vocals, slamming guitars and a roving bass line all mix over the solid drumming to demonstrate exactly what is meant by horror punk, and if you’ve not heard it before, this is a damned good place to start.
Boogie Man once again demonstrates the dark side of the band, fading into being before recounting the story of the boogie man, and why you need to avoid him. What’s really striking here is how evident the rock n roll sound is, it’s like a combination of early rock and punk with a more updated approach, somehow sounding classic whilst still fresh and exciting. Throwing in some comical elements to the vocals, what I really like is how the lyrics really draw you in, you want to hear what’s being said and want to know what twist the story is going to take next. Danzig on the other hand reverts to the harder roots of the band, launching straight into a riff of epic proportions whilst keeping the vocals powerful and hard hitting. Once again telling a tale through the lyrics, this track stands out as a real high point on the album for me, and the track which I would probably put as my personal favourite purely for its progression and musical content! As if to confuse the listener once again, This Looks Like A Job For Batman comes up next and launches us into a 1960’s style mix of movie style theme tunes. Who do you call when danger’s near – well, I reckon it might be Batman! The lyrics are once again verging on the comical side of the spectrum, yet somehow the band have managed to pull it off to create something which you can listen to, enjoy and somehow, even want to sing along to.
Dead Girls Don’t Scream once again shows off the darker roots of the band, building around you as the track progresses and focusing on the simple yet effective elements of the band. The track itself is faster paced, once again showing off the more punky side of things yet still holding enough rhythm and melody to demonstrate the rock n roll stylings behind the bands outlook. Dangerously catchy (just be careful where you choose to sing along!), this is another track which is built for the live scene, the sort of thing which is going to get live crowds involved from the word go. American Rock throws another contrast into the melting pot, this time doing what it says on the tin and throwing out a classically American sounding track based around a solid guitar line. The mix here is one which is almost upbeat and fun, moving away from the darker side of things to craft a track which will happily suit sitting out in the sun with a nice cold beer, it’s a great moment and one which stands out as another highpoint on the album.
Closing with The Graveyard Stomp there’s one final chance to hear the bands rock n roll roots, forming around you again and pulling you into a bluesy rock fuelled track of laid back proportions. Soft and smooth, this is the sort of track which you want to see a double bass on stage to, you want to see quiffs galore and motorbikes parked outside the venue. A brave move to close the album, yet once again the band seem to manage to pull it off.
I don’t think that Thirteen Shots do themselves justice on paper, as quite frankly their music is more complex than they let on in their bio. Taking different genres and combining them is always dangerous, yet these guys seem to have managed it with aplomb throughout this album. Sure, there’s moments here where you’ll question the lyrics or wonder what on earth you’re hearing, but throughout there’s almost a sense of reassurance, reminding you that what you’re listening to is designed to be fun, designed for you to enjoy and over all, designed to celebrate the varied influences behind it.
To find out more about Thirteen Shots, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words: Dave Nicholls
Opening with Miss Eerie you’re immediately bombarded with a mix of rock and punk, adopting a dark sound layered with sludgy guitar lines and group vocals to create a raucous and energetic sound. Relatively simple in form, the track almost seems to grow as it progresses, all of the elements carefully mixed to form a track which is built for the live scene, suggesting that this is going to be a band which you’ll need to get out and see to fully appreciate. Inspector George follows much the same conventions, not giving a lot away as it begins but soon once again throwing into the rock n roll based sound. This track sounds almost stripped as it begins, keeping the sound simple to accentuate the mix which suddenly bursts out once the vocals kick in. Gravelly vocals, slamming guitars and a roving bass line all mix over the solid drumming to demonstrate exactly what is meant by horror punk, and if you’ve not heard it before, this is a damned good place to start.
Boogie Man once again demonstrates the dark side of the band, fading into being before recounting the story of the boogie man, and why you need to avoid him. What’s really striking here is how evident the rock n roll sound is, it’s like a combination of early rock and punk with a more updated approach, somehow sounding classic whilst still fresh and exciting. Throwing in some comical elements to the vocals, what I really like is how the lyrics really draw you in, you want to hear what’s being said and want to know what twist the story is going to take next. Danzig on the other hand reverts to the harder roots of the band, launching straight into a riff of epic proportions whilst keeping the vocals powerful and hard hitting. Once again telling a tale through the lyrics, this track stands out as a real high point on the album for me, and the track which I would probably put as my personal favourite purely for its progression and musical content! As if to confuse the listener once again, This Looks Like A Job For Batman comes up next and launches us into a 1960’s style mix of movie style theme tunes. Who do you call when danger’s near – well, I reckon it might be Batman! The lyrics are once again verging on the comical side of the spectrum, yet somehow the band have managed to pull it off to create something which you can listen to, enjoy and somehow, even want to sing along to.
Dead Girls Don’t Scream once again shows off the darker roots of the band, building around you as the track progresses and focusing on the simple yet effective elements of the band. The track itself is faster paced, once again showing off the more punky side of things yet still holding enough rhythm and melody to demonstrate the rock n roll stylings behind the bands outlook. Dangerously catchy (just be careful where you choose to sing along!), this is another track which is built for the live scene, the sort of thing which is going to get live crowds involved from the word go. American Rock throws another contrast into the melting pot, this time doing what it says on the tin and throwing out a classically American sounding track based around a solid guitar line. The mix here is one which is almost upbeat and fun, moving away from the darker side of things to craft a track which will happily suit sitting out in the sun with a nice cold beer, it’s a great moment and one which stands out as another highpoint on the album.
Closing with The Graveyard Stomp there’s one final chance to hear the bands rock n roll roots, forming around you again and pulling you into a bluesy rock fuelled track of laid back proportions. Soft and smooth, this is the sort of track which you want to see a double bass on stage to, you want to see quiffs galore and motorbikes parked outside the venue. A brave move to close the album, yet once again the band seem to manage to pull it off.
I don’t think that Thirteen Shots do themselves justice on paper, as quite frankly their music is more complex than they let on in their bio. Taking different genres and combining them is always dangerous, yet these guys seem to have managed it with aplomb throughout this album. Sure, there’s moments here where you’ll question the lyrics or wonder what on earth you’re hearing, but throughout there’s almost a sense of reassurance, reminding you that what you’re listening to is designed to be fun, designed for you to enjoy and over all, designed to celebrate the varied influences behind it.
To find out more about Thirteen Shots, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words: Dave Nicholls