Words by Adrian Ball
Black Whiskey is a hard rocking tight-knit group from London, made up of Simon Gordon (vocals), Kev Ingles (guitar), Rich Bannister (drums) and Craig Nabbs (bass). The last two years have been a tough road for them, but the band has worked through these challenges to produce a hard-hitting album that’s due for release in April.
Opening with the title track Dry Bones you are launched into a hard and heavy beat with the band putting their uncompromising style forward for the listener to soak up.
King of the Blind highlights the great vocal talent of Simon, matched with guitar riffs and solos that blaze away throughout the song. The delivery is tight and the tune is so catchy you’ll be chanting through the chorus before you know it.
The album continues at a swift pace with each track full of gusto. Black Whiskey march on, albeit with the occasional (and necessary) slower songs that are Here to Stay and Timebomb.
It’s difficult not to hark back to the 1980’s when hard rock ruled the air waves, but with the style of vocals, guitar work and thunderous beat this band has put together, it’s impossible not to. The presentation captures magnificently those over the top memories of new rock videos on MTV. Few bands manage to capture moments in time and transport you far away, but this album does that with ease.
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