{"id":54431,"date":"2017-04-04T07:27:46","date_gmt":"2017-04-04T12:27:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=54431"},"modified":"2017-04-04T07:27:46","modified_gmt":"2017-04-04T12:27:46","slug":"badass-more-pain-more-gain-music-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2017\/badass-more-pain-more-gain-music-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Badass | More Pain, More Gain"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Joe Mis<\/span>
\n– Sr. Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"\"More Pain, More Gain<\/em> is the debut full-length release from the Italian collaboration group Badass. This quartet of Metal stars has pooled talents and come up with something that will definitely kick butt particularly if you are a fan of bass guitar, or like your Melodic Metal filled with aggressive swagger and big attitude.<\/p>\n

Badass, while a new name, has impressive pedigree. Vocals are provided by singer and drummer Titta Tani (DGM, Phoenix Rising, Goblin, Edu Falaschi, Mark Boals). The well respected Alberto Rigoni (solo artist, TwinSpirits, Lady & THE BASS, Vivaldi Metal Project) plays his usual amazing bass, while Alessio \u201cLex\u201d Tricarico (Synapsis, HorsePowerOverload, FourRoxxDown) contributes fine guitar work. Young and talented Denis \u201cDenzy\u201d Novello (NeverNight, Rockdogs, Kim Bingham, Alberto Rigoni) handles the skins.<\/p>\n

In a fit of apropos, \u201cIntro\u201d opens the release (and yes, \u201cOutro\u201d is the closer). It is a dissonant bass solo that tries to set the tone for the balance of the tracks by avoiding keyboards and electronics, being \u201cdifferent\u201d from the expected. \u201cMore Pain, More Gain\u201d is a heavy rocker built around intense bass lines and powerful drums, and features a strong vocal performance from Tani that ranges from clean to almost death growl. \u201cNightmares of My Youth\u201d is a gritty track with a brooding bass line and hot guitar break, while \u201cRoyal Chains\u201d is pure metal goodness from end to end – and features a killer bass solo. \u201cStrong and United\u201d sports the strongest vocals on the release, allowing Tani to explore his entire vocal range – and Rigoni’s bass is cranked to eleven.<\/p>\n

Novello turns \u201cWhat We Need\u201d into a drummer’s expo piece, delivering an explosive and intricate performance. \u201cOne More Night\u201d starts out as a soft and slow rocker that flips into an almost power metal chorus, a tune that allows the band to display their comfort in the slow stuff as well as the heavy end. Tricarico’s outro break is short but jaw dropping. \u201cJoin Me\u201d is a straight up metal anthem with a sing along chorus and outstanding coordination between bass and drums, while \u201cRedemption\u201d is a slow and pounding blues-tinged rocker. \u201cDon’t Bother Me\u201d is an intense heavy rocker with Tani’s best vocal performance that fades into the dissonant bass solo of \u201cOutro.\u201d<\/p>\n

Badass’ More Pain, More Gain is nicely mixed & mastered by Federico Solazzo, and is quite aptly described in the band’s press release: \u201c…powerful vocals, killer heavy bass, massive rhythm guitar riffs, drums from hell…\u201d. Musically the release is traditional heavy metal with modern touches, filled with big hooks, slick grooves, and aggressive vocals and songwriting. The overall aggressive tone is tempered by an overriding sense of melody and very technical musicianship, allowing the band to pull no punches and deliver what is promised without compromise.<\/p>\n

More Pain, More Gain<\/em> simply ROCKS, should appeal to fans of old school Metal and Modern Melodic Hard Rock, and those who love their Metal kicky!<\/p>\n

Genre: Metal<\/p>\n

Band:
\nTitta Tani (vocals)
\nAlberto Rigoni (bass)
\nAlessio Tricarico (guitars)
\nDenis Novello (drums)<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n1.\tIntro
\n2.\tMore Pain, More Gain
\n3.\tNightmares of My Youth
\n4.\tRoyal Chains
\n5.\tStrong and United
\n6.\tWhat We Need
\n7.\tOne More Night
\n8.\tJoin Me
\n9.\tRedemption
\n10.\tDon’t Bother Me
\n11.\tOutro<\/p>\n

Label: Lion Music<\/p>\n

Website: http:\/\/www.badassmetal.net\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven rating: [usr 8 size=20]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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