{"id":42003,"date":"2014-07-07T21:00:07","date_gmt":"2014-07-08T02:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=42003"},"modified":"2014-07-07T21:48:00","modified_gmt":"2014-07-08T02:48:00","slug":"skid-row-rise-of-the-damnation-army-united-world-rebellion-chapter-two-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2014\/skid-row-rise-of-the-damnation-army-united-world-rebellion-chapter-two-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Skid Row | Rise Of The Damnation Army \u2013 United World Rebellion: Chapter Two<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

\"SkidSkid Row return to the mix with a vengeance with their heart pulverizing new seven song EP Rise Of The Damnation Army \u2013 United World Rebellion: Chapter Two<\/em>. The EP is slated for an Aug. 5 release via Megaforce Records. <\/p>\n

Skid Row returned to the music scene in 2000 opening for Kiss. Their penchant and love for performing is prevalent in their live concert setting. With the resurrection of Skid Row featuring new singer Johnny Solinger the band released two CD\u2019s including Thickskin<\/em> in 2003 and Revolutions Per Mind<\/em>. It seemed that during that time period Skid Row era the band was looking for that new identity. It wasn\u2019t the \u201880s anymore. Music had gone in a different direction. But now in 2014 Skid Row fans rejoice! The band has returned to their successful writing formula that launched the band into their heyday glory days with Rise Of The Damnation Army<\/em>.<\/p>\n

It was really a good idea to release only seven songs. They are to the point and not to long or too short. The energy of the new music speaks volumes. The band whiplashes into what they do best with precise heavy metal execution. Opening track \u201cWe Are The Damned\u201d takes no prisoners with its heavy metal assault. This song could very well be the very new 2014 \u201cYouth Gone Wild\u201d anthem. \u201cGive It To The Gun\u201d starts out with a killer bass hook from Rachel Bolan.<\/p>\n

The band even embarks on a beautiful ballad on \u201cCatch Your Fall.\u201d Vocalist Johnny Solinger sings his heart out. \u201cDamnation Army\u201d is killer reminiscent of old school Skid Row. The song \u201cSheer Heart Attack\u201d taps into the bands Ramones vibe. The guitar playing of Snake Sabo and Scotti Hill is ferocious. The band recaptures the intensity of the old school days with a new modern profound heavy metal sound.<\/p>\n

Skid Row digs deep into their past and perhaps releases the most exciting music since their debut. The songs are heavy hitting, reminiscent of \u201cSlave To The Grind\u201d and \u201cYouth Gone Wild.\u201d The musicianship of the band is excellent. Singer Johnny Solinger takes charge. Rise Of The Damnation Army \u2013 United World Rebellion: Chapter Two<\/em> opens up a new chapter for Skid Row that is exhilarating and very promising.<\/p>\n

Genre: Heavy Metal<\/p>\n

Band: Johnny Solinger \u2013 Singer
\nRachel Bolan \u2013Bass
\nScotti Hill \u2013 Guitar
\nSnake Sabo \u2013 Guitar
\nRob Hammersmith \u2013 Drums<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n01. We Are The Damned
\n02. Give It The Gun
\n03. Catch Your Fall
\n04. Damnation Army
\n05. Zero Day<\/p>\n

Bonus tracks:
\n06. Sheer Heart Attack (QUEEN cover)
\n07. Rats In The Cellar (AEROSMITH cover)<\/p>\n

Label: Megaforce Records<\/p>\n

Website: www.facebook.com\/officialskidrow<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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