Take all ages KISS, QUEEN, AEROSMITH, early DEF LEPPARD, etc, and then mix them all up – what do you get? BANG CAMARO. Who? BANG CAMARO, the project / band from Chicago that use almost twenty lead vocalists. Come on, the only band that can do something like that was Hear n’ Aid circa 1986. Well, BANG CAMARO does it.
On they new album ”Bang Camaro III” the music has the vibe of 80s rock with slashing guitar riffs, a strong rhythm section and a kick ass team of vocalists. They also possess three guitarists Alex Necochea, Bryn Bennett, Philip Shouse, that have no boundaries as they slice the strings with amazement.
BANG CAMARO is also a multi-media project, having worked with Harmonix Music Systems, the developers of hit music video games such as the Guitar Hero series and Rock Band – the Company has featured several of BANG CAMARO’s songs in their games.
On ”Bang Camaro III” they recorded an album like a movie film concept, however each track works as a standalone single. These guys are very good, streaming some of the best trad metal / hard rock with an outcast of top-notch vocalists.
We find catchy numbers and other with more elaboration in arrangements, like ‘The Singularity’ based on “Ilia’s Theme” composed by Jerry Goldsmith for the Star Trek film score. The ’80s rocking feel is ever present, via vocal harmonies, melodic guitar solos, anthemic choruses, bass pump hooklines, etc.
While production can be a lot better, this is an indie band well worth to listen to as they do what they want – the way they want, no label interference.
”Bang Camaro III” is a solid effort with an interesting concept, and the best part of it; with an ’80s hard rock / metal feel.
Highly Recommended
Tracklist:
01. Event Horizon (01:49)
02. We Know You Know (04:05)
03. Too Fast to Fall in Love (03:44)
04. One Way (04:29)
05. Battery Man (05:39)
06. The Gatherer (03:27)
07. The Minstrel (AKA The Camaro is Dead Long Live the Camaro) (00:52)
08. Begin Again (03:49)
09. Engage (03:51)
10. Legend of the Night (03:46)
11. Never Stop the Rock (04:25)
12. Rock 'em Deaf (05:26)
13. The Singularity (01:30)
Bang Camaro – Bang Camaro III (2023)
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