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Band
Highrider
Title
Armageddon Rock
Type
LP/EP
Company
The Sign
YOR
2016
Style
Heavy/Extreme
4/9/2016 - Review by: Vinaya Saksena
Definitely an interesting combination of musical elements
What these Swedes do on their debut EP is rather unique and kind of hard to classify. A very general sort of modern heaviness, sometimes bordering on extreme, spiced with vintage touches like... organ? Yes. A very loose comparison might be High On Fire with higher pitched (but still rough) vocals and organ comping reminiscent of vintage Uriah Heep or Deep Purple. Musical vibes (and apparently lyrical themes) lean towards the apocalyptic, and the vocals have an angry, frantic feel that suits this mood well. Definitely an interesting combination of musical elements. Keep an eye on these guys!
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    3 :AVE RATING

ALL REVIEWS FOR: HIGHRIDER
TITLE
DOR
COMPANY
REVIEWER DATE MADE RATING
Armageddon Rock
2016
The Sign
Vinaya Saksena4/9/2016
3
Roll for Initiative
2017
The Sign
Eric Compton10/3/2017
3.5

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