{"id":52091,"date":"2016-06-04T18:03:12","date_gmt":"2016-06-04T23:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=52091"},"modified":"2016-06-04T18:03:12","modified_gmt":"2016-06-04T23:03:12","slug":"sixxa-m-prayers-for-the-damned-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2016\/sixxa-m-prayers-for-the-damned-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Sixx:A.M. | Prayers for the Damned"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Grace Kindred<\/span>
\n– Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"SixxAMHailing from Los Angeles, hard rockin\u2019 Sixx:A.M. comprises James Michael, lead vocals; DJ Ashba, lead guitar; Nikki Sixx, bass; and Dustin Steinke on drums. The band began its journey in 2007 when it released its first studio album The Heroin Diaries: Soundtrack<\/em>. Since then, Sixx:A.M has released three other albums, This Is Gonna Hurt<\/em> in 2011, Modern Vintage<\/em> in 2014 and, most recently, Prayers For The Damned<\/em>, which was released April 29. <\/p>\n

The Prayers For The Damned<\/em> album isn\u2019t laden with lullabies as the title may suggest. The music and lyrics are a memoir of Nikki Sixx\u2019s fight with his own personal demons. This sets the dark and gloomy tone, but the album is full of pumped-up energy, aimed at stopping the demons that roam around in Sixx\u2019s mind. <\/p>\n

The first song on the album, \u201cRise,\u201d is a hard-hitting track that sets the album\u2019s attitude with lyrics such as, \u201cRise, get yourself together, rise \u2026,\u201d which mean that there is hope if you just get up and rise. As the album progresses, some songs like \u201cWhen We Were Gods\u201d is very subtle in the beginning, and then throws up the Rock horns in a very aggressive style that is meant to begin head-banging. <\/p>\n

Other tracks such as \u201cCan\u2019t Stop,\u201d offers arrangements in such a way that the band wants you to remember the hooks. Sixx:A.M. has proven that sensitive topics can delivered in a powerful way. Michael\u2019s vocals have a wide range throughout the album and are very distinctive. From soft to soaring, the album strikes a fine balance between instruments and the vocals. Hearing the mix of vocals, guitars, bass and drums offers a nearly perfect sound. Sixx:A.M. proves that it is possible to stay consistent throughout the years. Prayers For The Damned<\/em> has set the bar high for the release of the second album, Prayer For The Damned Volume 2<\/em>, which will be released sometime later this year. <\/p>\n

Genre: Hard Rock, Alternative Metal<\/p>\n

Band:
\nJames Michael (vocals)
\nDJ Ashba on lead (guitar)
\nNikki Sixx on (bass)
\nDustin Steinke (drum)<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n1.\tRise
\n2.\tYou Have To Come To The Right Place
\n3.\tI\u2019m Sick
\n4.\tPrayers For The Damned
\n5.\tBetter Man
\n6.\tCan\u2019t Stop
\n7.\tWhen We Were Gods
\n8.\tBelly of The Beasts
\n9.\tEverything Went To Hell
\n10.\tThe Last Time (My Heart Will Ever Hit The Ground)
\n11.\tRise Of The Melancholy Empire <\/p>\n

Label: Eleven Seven Music<\/p>\n

Web: http:\/\/sixxammusic.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven rating: 8.5\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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