It’s probably fair to say that many people will now be aware of the Stone Gods thanks to some superb live shows and the release of their debut EP “Burn The Witch”. If you haven’t been introduced to the band yet though you will soon have plenty of opportunities to get acquainted as they are back on the road throughout June with a comprehensive tour but more importantly they are also on the cusp of releasing their first full-length album entitled “Silver Spoons and Broken Bones”.
For those who aren't
aware however the Stone Gods are three quarters of the Darkness
alongside former Graham Coxon alumnus
Toby MacFarlaine who picks up bass duties, but if anyone thinks that
the Stone Gods
are simply going to be a re-jigged Darkness, think again.
Musically Stone Gods come from a far heavier direction;
with more balls to every aspect of their sound and
approach. “Silver Spoons and Broken
Bones” features thirteen songs that run a veritable gamut of
styles from all out rockers, sumptuous power ballads, battle
anthems (honest), radio-rock and beer drinkers and hell
raiser rallying cries. There's a
song for every occasion and every rock fan on this rather
splendid release. Highlights, well before listening to
“Defend Or Die” turn your system up as high as it will go
and enjoy one of the finest rock/battle anthems you
will hear this year. Heavy,
bludgeoning classic guitar riffs that are also wonderfully melodic
and have elements of
both Thin Lizzy and Metallica. And then there's “Magdalene Street”
with an exotic flavour running throughout its gentle and
melancholy delivery it will surely become on of the
lighters in the air moments at future shows.
“Silver Spoons and Broken
Bones” is an album that will thrust Stone Gods right back into the
limelight for all the right reasons. Their music is honest to
goodness rock n roll that will hit the right note with all
generations of rock fans. In the interview we conducted
prior to their last Newcastle show Dan Hawkins said he felt like
hew was creating his own “Black” album with this release and
whilst it may not hit those exalted heights he certainly has delivered an album that sounds great and has all the ingredients and potential to become one of
the biggest British releases of the year.
Al Hey
