The New Black – The New Black

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Although comparisons with Black Label Society and Pantera are readily being thrown around when referring to the new outfit formed by guitarists Christof Leim (Sinner) and Fabian Schwarz (Runamok/Stormwitch), using names like Brand New Sin, Nickelback and Black Stone Cherry would be closer to the mark. These influences vary, and one or two songs are a little too radio-friendly, but things like the ZZ Top blues of Simplify, the swampy acoustic guitar intro to Ballad of Broken Angels, and generally vocalist Fludid’s performance throughout, make this a complete rock record, borrowing from several avenues, including blues, metal, southern rock and modern alternative, to create something that isn’t entirely new, but is certainly genuine.

Written by Andy Lye
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