It’s funny. Sometimes the grass is actually
greener on your side of the fence. I had never heard of local band Riot Horse,
until they just appeared out of nowhere and released the debut This Is Who We
Are. Well, guys, now I do know who you are, and I must say I really like what
you do! Sweden has been blessed with a shitload of great bands in various
genres. It’s however not all death/black metal, stoner or 80s melodic rock.
There seems to be a new wave of retro hard rock going on here with a load of
great bands paying homage to the golden era of the seventies. Riot Horse has
definitely struck on that retro nerve. However, the opening track feels more akin
to the southern oriented hard rock of colleagues Rebel Road with its bluesy,
southern-ish vibe. Bring ‘Em On, however, definitely throws you back to the
good old Zeppelin style riff rock. It’s no wonder Riot Horse is on the same
label as colleagues The Quill. They could form a killer live bill and attract
the same audience. Former Bai Bang members, bass player Joacim Sandin and
drummer Jonas Langebro are definitely more on their home turf here, at least
their performance feels that way. Singer Andreas Sydow is perfect for the band’s
sound and style, which also applies to guitarist Nille Schüttman, who actually
reminds me a bit of The Lizards’ string bender Patrick Klein, which ain’t bad
in my book. Good stuff indeed!
Janne Stark
Year: 2014
Country: Sweden
Label: Metalville
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