Year : 2013
Style : Hard Rock
Country : Switzerland
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 126 mb
Bio:
SIDEBURN in 1997 were founded on the ashes of Swiss Heavy Metal band GENOCIDE (which were active between 1986-1997) by vocalist Roland Pierrehumbert and rhythm guitarist Fred Gudit.“Sell Your Soul (For Rock ‘n’ Roll)” (1997), the self-proclaimed "rebaptism" as SIDEBURN saw the band's redirected approach, which resulted in this bare-knuckled album. SIDEBURN seemingly made no apologies for the full-scale change from Heavy Metal to riff orientated Hard Rock. The name "Sideburn," in fact, is also admittedly rooted in rock tradition. Relentless gigging, including a pinnacle supporting slot for KISS at Hallenstadion in Zurich and a couple of line-up changes followed.Following a brief hiatus where the realigned band tightened the screws a few turns, Sideburn resurfaced in 2001 with “Crocodile” and later with “Gasoline” in 2004. Swiss production guru Juerg Naegeli also re-enlisted for both discs. These releases continued to exhibit the band's progressive dedication to the favored Aussie sound.Over this period, the band's reputation as a tight, dedicated outfit both in the studio and live led to an impressive list of supporting tour engagements. Sideburn opened for legends Def Leppard, Motorhead, Dio, Ted Nugent, Thin Lizzy, Krokus and Doro... and even Meat Loaf.2006 marked the 20th anniversary of the SIDEBURN/GENOCIDE project. The band celebrated the milestone with the career spanning anthology titled “Archives” before the most recent album “Cherry Red” was released in 2008. The song “Six Feet Under” was featured in the last season of the famous show “24” with Kiefer Sutherland. In 2010, SIDEBURN worked on their new release with multi-platinum producer Beau Hill (over 50 millions album sold Ratt, Gary Moore, Winger, Twisted Sister), as co-producer and mixer. Since September 2010, the fans can challenge themselves by playing the song “Cherry Red” on Xbox 360’s music game “Rockband 3”.The new album “Jail” will be released on the 25th of February 2011 by Metal Heaven in Europe (except Switzerland) & Japan.
Album:
The history of the SIDEBURN goes back to the 80`s (but that`s another story). The SIDEBURN as we know originates from early 90`s, with recent lineup change. From the former line up remained singer Roland Pierrehumbert and drummer Lionel White. SIDEBURN hails from Switzerland with “Electrify” bringing the good old sound of Hard Rock.The album opens with furious “Bite The Bullet”, and continues in the same manner till “Black Powder” than tone it down for a bit with slower rhytm, and with “Mr. Clean” rises the atmosphere back again. It`s a good mixture of faster and more energetic tracks and slower but still rocking tracks. “Travellin` Man” brings the noticable Blues influence, while some Country music influence can be heard on “Bad Reputation” and “Destination Nowhere” that`s closing the album. Although you may hear the influences of AC/DC all over the album and ROSE TATTOO (especially on “Destination Nowhere”), even ANGEL CITY (on “Devil May Care” and “Bad Reputatuon”) SIDEBURN brings all those influences nicely packed and arranged. “Electrify” really justifies the name, all tracks are quite energetic and filled with life. Guitar solos only add to the electricity. They are bursting with feelings and are quite catchy.The SIDEBURN`s new release may not catch you on first listening, but sure will on second. If nothing else, you`ll catch yourself trying to figure out what bands had most influence on them. “Electrify” is not quite original by sound but sure is one of the quite interesting releases containing catchy songs with great performances, solid production and inevitable “dirty” sound.
Line Up:
Rolland Pierrehumbert – Vocals
Lionel White – Drums
Lawrence Lina – Guitar
Mike Riffart – Guitar
Nick Thornton - Bass
Tracklist:
01. Bite The Bullet
02. Devil May Care
03. Bad Boys, Bad Girls, Rock`n`Roll
04. Black Powder
05. Frontline
06. Never Get Down
07. Mr. Clean
08. Shady Katy
09. Travellin` Man
10. Bad Reputation
11. Destination Nowhere
12. Lazy Daisy (Live 2012) (Bonus track)
13. Never Kill The Chicken (Live 2012) (Bonus track)
14. Rockstar (Bonus track)
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