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NitroVolt - Pänzer (2013)
Mausoleum Records / Rock N Growl Promotion -- Running Time 30:59
'NitroVolt'...For some reason I really like that name, and after listening to their second album 'Pänzer' there is also a lot to like about this German band. NitroVolt ply their trade in a variety of genres, namely Speedrock, Rock 'n' Roll, Punk, Hardcore and a little bit of Thrash. Take 'Motorhead', add liberal doses of 'Airbourne', Rose Tattoo and 'AC/DC' (after they've been smoking some good weed) and mix together with a little 'Warfare' and 'Septic Death' and what you get is a completely unpretentious thirty minutes of fun!
NitroVolt have been around, in one form or another, since 2004. They have toured relentlessly and built a following the hard way. In 2011 they were rewarded with a record deal (IHP Records) and released their debut album 'Rock 'N' Roll Commando'. to favourable comments. Unfortunately the record company folded and the owners disappeared leaving the band high and dry. Undeterred, they forged ahead, and where many bands would have packed it in NitroVolt persevered, and have now signed a deal with Mausoleum.
'Pänzer' kicks off with the speedy 'Pay The Price', and at just under two minutes it leaves you in no doubt as to what this album is all about. Dirty, sweaty and alcohol soaked rock music with loads of catchy tunes and some great guitar work (Phil Campbell from Motorhead would be proud of some of these solos). Tracks follow swiftly with barely a chance to take breath. 'Twisted Shot Of Booze', 'Hardröck Queen', 'Rock It Out' and 'Hail Hail' all bristle with energy. At first you might be a little put off by the vocal scream/bark of singer and guitarist 'Tom Krämer' (NitroTom), but after a few listens it all makes sense. NitroVolt's lineup is completed by 'Tim Vader' (NitroTim) on guitars, 'Luciano Vanini' (Louis Nitrovolt) on bass and 'Shockstar' on drums who all play with the required amount of filth. Everything sounds great production wise but I reckon seeing these guys live would make for a great evening out, although you might need an extra long cold shower afterwards!
There are thousands of bands around and many of them are releasing long, story driven albums or similar. I have nothing against that, but once in a while I just like to get back to basics, open a beer, let my hair down and listen to some unadulterated heavy rock 'n' roll and NitroVolt fit that bill very nicely thanks.
http://nitrovolt.de/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/NITROVOLT/116612798366171
http://www.music-avenue.net/mausoleum/index02.php
https://www.facebook.com/RockNGrowlPromotion
Review written exclusively for Brutiful Entertainment by Rick Tilley: www.facebook.com/richard.tilley.351
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