https://metal-digest.com/2023/10/09/weapon-of-pride-taking-over/
Make no bones about it; Weapon of Pride aren’t here to play any schmaltzy ballads. It’s almost as if they have turned up to give us 40 minutes of ballsy Hard Rocking fun and “never say die” attitude, and to hell with what any corporate suit wants them to do.
And it’s so fucking cool that they have.
First thing to love is the (deceptively) simple “up and at it” riffage: I picked up my acoustic to work the chords out, and then quite quickly put it back down again. Some deeply talented playing and quality songcraft definitely at work.
Second thing to love is the vocals, all clean, and grungy tinged, that sit at an imagined sweet spot halfway between Alice in Chains and early Manic’s. Not just the lead, the harmonies and simple twin-tracked vocals also recall those two early 90’s icons.
And there is an overall 90’s vibe to the record that is really tricky to define; it’s more of a feeling than anything. And with the youthful vigour and Hard Rock fury on display, that really isn’t a bad thing.
Except one thing. One cover version mid album knocks all the life out. It’s not a bad cover (Tears for Fear’s early 80’s masterpiece “Change”) and they make a good job of it. Put it on last, and there’s no problem; it’s just such a vibe-killer at track six. Metal Digest
Release Date: 4/20/23
FFO: The Atomic Bitchwax, Nebula, The Sword
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Weapon of Pride, a young hard rock band hailing from Tempe, Arizona, has released their highly anticipated new album "Taking Over". Combining old school metal and stoner influences, the power trio has crafted a unique sound that encompasses different hard and heavy subgenres. With a passion for groups like Black Sabbath, Motorhead, Mastodon, and Down, Weapon of Pride's heavy riffs and throwback sound aims to put Tempe on the map. The album features a collection of hard-hitting tracks that are sure to please fans of hard rock and metal. Don't miss out on the opportunity to witness Weapon of Pride's rise to fame with their latest release "Taking Over".
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