GASOLINE GUNS return with their 2
nd full length album following on from 2016 debut release
“Rust n Dust”. Formed in 2013 the Ukranian outfit play their brand of metal 'n' roll in a style bearing distinct similarities to
MOTORHEAD.
“Motor Cult” was released in June via
Mythrone Promotionfrom Poland.
Album opener
“Bourbon Burns” just leaps out of the speakers with a burst of undiluted energy, the
MOTORHEAD comparison is impossible to ignore, through the guitars, bass and drums, even the vocals of
Dmytro have a gruff tone similar to that of
Lemmy. Tom Angelrippper, the
SODOM frontman is perhaps a better point of reference.
“Bourbon Burns” is a rousing start to the album which continues into the high octane second track
“Under Wicked Sky”, this was released as a single and is accompanied by an official music video, the link is below. From the opening surge of bass by
Andrew Moyseenko, this is another rip-roaring tune bristling with attitude. The pace is tempered slightly to a more mid paced approach for the metallic burst of
“Hell Thunder”. “Gasoline and Guns” which was also released as a single, is a hard driving heavy rocker completed by the effective use of gang vocals on the chorus.
“El Pistolero”. increases the tempo with some infectious
RUNNING WILD type riffing, providing a memorable hook to the song.
“This Road is a Snake” slows down to a laid back heavy Southern Rock style groove with strummed acoustic backing on the verse, before developing into a faster rocker featuring some fine lead guitar
. Next up is
“Nothing to Lose”, an unrepentant statement of intent conveyed in a steady heavy driving anthem.
“Wheels of Rust” opens with a dirty sounding riff, building into an energetic outing injected with blistering lead guitar runs. “
And That's Why We Drink” closes the album in fine style, the double bass drumming adding an extra layer of intensity, under the hard-hitting riffs of
Danylo Sobolev and
Volodymyr Zvol. In conclusion,
GASOLINE GUNS have delivered a rousing collection of
MOTORHEAD inspired metal 'n' roll tunes. There is a great level of consistency between the 9 tracks,
“Motor Cult” is crammed full of catchy riffs and memorable choruses resulting in a very enjoyable album from start to finish.
Songwriting: 7
Musicianship: 8
Memorability: 8
Production: 8