HARD ROCK HAVEN
by Matthew Hoffman
Staff Writer
Comments: This Swedish quartet couldn't be more American if they tried. Labeling their style as "glam rock" and their influences as Motley Crue, Ratt, Van Halen and Poison these guys are a slice of Apple Pie and a shiny new Chevrolet short of being raised in the States. Rarely can a European band capture the flavor necessary to replicate pure glam rock/metal, but with Violent Divine they have managed to create a rhythmic, exciting and colorful version of their heroes' music.
This is really different from anything being released today and is just pure quality at every level. Now this may not be for everyone but it is nonetheless very well done. The bass steals the show at times and is really well played throughout (unlike Crue), the vocals are steady and the guitar is loud boisterous and clean. Big riffs, bigger hooks and sing along choruses make this one very special. The one word to describe this record is "fun" and from start to finish that never changes.
Surprised doesn't cover the feelings one has when a band steps completely outside the paradigm and actually succeeds, but that's just what has occurred with this record. This could be the perfect party soundtrack for college fraternity parties or just a CD to throw in on the way to work. Either way this is one that you must purchase if you loved rock/metal in the '80s, and still find yourself whistling "Smoking in the Boy's Room" when entering the local Applebee's can. This is a fresh alternative to the crapola being released from all the "nu" metal steers and queers. Pick it up today!
Band members :
Michael Ahlstrom (vocals)
Mikael "Q" Qvist (guitar)
Klaus Gaffing (bass)
Gustav "Gus" Liljenstron (drums)
HRH Rating: 8.2/10
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