The moody, mid-tempo moments of The Crown set to melodic rock vocals and a groovy vibe. A brooding trek into a somber night, heart filled with heavy emotions.
It really surprised many of us just how lifeless this is. It’s odd that Rob Zombie could suck this bad without doing it intentionally. The best tunes here have been done far better elsewhere, by Rob and his peers, and even his knock-offs.
A parade of cliches, and with two Merciful Fate guitarists in the fold, you’d hope they could come up with better riffs, better songs, and less horrid lyrics.
Fans seem content with “genre bands,” but the rare melody break of “Breathe for Me,” lets ya know this band has the goods, they just usually fail to bring it.
This oompa metal classic takes the keg. I dare you to play “Happy Little Boozer” and not play it again. The refrain is hollered by Vikings until all are happy.
Ripper gets to run his own ship. A cool first step, a measure of variety, but maybe just a bit too grimly clanking and double bass-barraged for my liking.