{"id":31642,"date":"2013-08-27T21:27:03","date_gmt":"2013-08-28T02:27:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=31642"},"modified":"2014-02-08T08:37:27","modified_gmt":"2014-02-08T13:37:27","slug":"michael-monroe-horns-and-halos-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2013\/michael-monroe-horns-and-halos-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Michael Monroe | Horns and Halos<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Deb Rao<\/span>
\n– Senior Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"MichaelFormer Hanoi Rocks singer Michael Monroe returns to the metal scene with his latest release Horns and Halos<\/em> on Spinefarm Records. Horns and Halos<\/em> finds Michael Monroe returning to his punk rock New York roots in full metal glory. This album could easily be the turning point for his career and bring back the raw, metal punk rock infusion that is missing in rock music today.<\/p>\n

Opening track \u201cTNT Diet\u201d sets the tone for this blistering guitar-oriented release. The second track \u201cBallad Of The Lower East Side\u201d is an ode to Michael Monroe\u2019s days on the east side of New York. The song starts off acoustic then builds to a gritty punk rock tale revisiting the glory days of punk rock on the east side, when CBGB ruled the club scene. Monroe\u2019s vocals are filled with emotion. <\/p>\n

Other stand out tracks include the heartfelt \u201cStained Glass Heart.\u201d This sound has a Psychedelic Furs ambiance. \u201cChild Of The Revolution\u201d follows in the same realm. <\/p>\n

\u201cSoul Surrender\u201d has a Social Distortion vibe. \u201cHalf The Way\u201d is a brutally honest song which states, “.. the truth hurts.\u201d \u201cRitual\u201d is dark and haunting with the sensual vocals of Michael Monroe taking full center stage. \u201cHands Are Tied\u201d also revisits the punk rock heyday. Horns and Halos<\/em> celebrates the glam punk rock genre. The songs are loud, fast, and furious. They tell a story of when the NYC Punk rock glam scene was a way of life. Where the dark smoked filled music clubs were filled with music that spoke emotion. This album is full of great guitar melodies. Steve Conte formerly of Company Of Wolves and Swedish guitarist Dregen roar.<\/p>\n

Horns and Halos<\/em> could easily become the album of the year for metal fans. It has a sound that resonates early Guns and Roses meets Lords Of The New Church meets Psychedelic Furs. It will take you on a musical journey back to the early \u201880s NYC when Glam Punk Rock ruled the music world.<\/p>\n

Genre: Metal, Punk<\/p>\n

Band:
\nMichael Monroe: Vocals
\nSam Yaffa \u2013 Bass
\nSteve Conte \u2013 Guitar
\nDregen: Guitar
\nKarl Rosqvist \u2013 Drums<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\nl. Tnt Diet
\n2. Ballad Of The Lower East Side
\n3. Eighteen Angels
\n4. Saturday Night Special
\n5. Stained Glass Heart
\n6. Horns And Halos
\n7. Child Of The Revolution
\n8. Soul Surrender
\n9. Half The Way
\n10. Ritual
\n11. Hands Are Tied<\/p>\n

Label: Spinefarm Records<\/p>\n

Web: www.facebook.com\/michaelmonroeoffical<\/a> <\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven rating: 9\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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