Holy Death Trio’s first album was unleashed a couple of weeks ago. Simply titled Introducing…, it is part of Ripple Music’s special projects overseen by the great Rob “Blasko” Nicholson. Earlier this year, Blasko, well-known bassist and frequent player with Ozzy, Rob Zombie, and Zakk Wylde, to name a few, signed on to join the ranks of the mighty heavy rock label Ripple Music. He’s now in charge of signing new artists and is the executive producer for Holy Death Trio’s debut record. From what I gather, they were one of the first bands signed as part of this collaboration between Blasko and Ripple.
The Austin, Texas trio sure knows how to party and Introducing… serves as good proof of that. Part stoner, part rock n’ roll, with a pinch of blues, this album rocks from beginning to end. No filler. Right down to business without a moment wasted. From the get-go, “White Betty” kicks things off into high gear. A high energy track that sets the tone for the album. Is she Black Betty’s cousin, by any chance? “Bad Vibrations” is next; what a cool song this is! Who needs good vibrations when you can get bad vibrations! I get a Bon Scott vibe from the singer throughout the album. In fact, Holy Death Trio remind me a lot of AC/DC; not so much in their sound, although I can hear it resonate here and there, but more in the type of attitude and balls to the wall approach they have. AC/DC’s Highway to Hell and Back in Black are staple records that you put on to signal the weekend has arrived. They kick ass from top to bottom. Holy Death Trio deliver the same formula and pack a punch from the first riff to the last chord. But I digress. Back to the review: “Bad Vibrations” segues into “Black Wave”, as if it were part 2 of the same song. Great stuff! “Get Down” has a riff that will make you bob your head. Rock n’ roll, baby! Next up, “The Killer” has an opening riff that feels eerily reminiscent of a classic rock song, but I can’t put my finger on what it is. “Fishsticks” follows, and don’t let the title fool you; this song has some bark! One of the highlights of the album with a terrific guitar solo. They saved the best for last (in my humble opinion) with “Witchdoctor”, a very atmospheric psychedelic/doomy track.
Channeling AC/DC’s party energy, fusing echoes of Hendrix and Sabbath, Holy Death Trio has crafted a stunning debut with Introducing… If you like old school rock n’ roll with a stoner twist, look no further. This brisk (maybe a little too brisk at a 33-minute runtime) record will get your weekend started on a strong note.
Holy Death Trio’s Bandcamp page: https://holydeathtrio.bandcamp.com/music
Ripple Music’s Bandcamp page for Holy Death Trio: https://ripplemusic.bandcamp.com/album/introducing
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