Rival Sons

Metal graduate Number of posts : 285 Age : 54

Anybody a fan of this band? A friend recently turned me on to them. Definitely love the vibe they have going on, especially the nods to Zeppelin.

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 5014 Age : 55

Yeah, they are pretty cool. I noticed nods to The Small Faces and Bad Company as well.

Metal graduate Number of posts : 285 Age : 54

The latest release definitely has some good 60's feel to it. There are a few songs on it that took me a while to get into.

I can also hear some Hendrix and Beatles on their first release.

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

I like them allot. I got turned onto them from a sample ep that was included in Classic Rock magazine. I still need to pick up their latest, but from what I can tell, it hasn't been released in the States yet. All I can find on-line is pricey imports.

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Metal graduate Number of posts : 285 Age : 54

I've been listening to it on Spotify.

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

deathisgain wrote:: I've been listening to it on Spotify.

I don't do the Spotify thing. I'm sure I'll pick up a copy soon enough. I really dig their last album.

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Metal graduate Number of posts : 364 Age : 30

Huge fan. They're one of my favourite modern bands.

Heart of Metal Number of posts : 1466 Age : 51

Only seen/heard them via Youtube, but like what I hear. Will have to look for more!

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 4272 Age : 65

They definitely have that blues thing goin on I like it!

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Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 3361 Age : 51

I'm always on the look-out for their stuff. I get the Amoeba records publications and their staff picks always mention these guys. I figured they were an alternative band (band name sounds like alt-rock to me) but they kept getting praised from all corners so I finally checked out some samples. Good stuff to my ears.

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Wow, color me impressed, these guys are good! Very organic sound, above average vocalist.

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 9948 Age : 49

Good music. Should check them out

Heart of Metal Number of posts : 1006 Age : 58

Never heard of them until now....so thanks Deathisgain. Very good band...need to buy their releases ASAP!

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chewie wrote:: Yeah, they are pretty cool. I noticed nods to The Small Faces and Bad Company as well.

They are closer to "FREE" stylistically than Bad Company, at least that's the Paul Rodgers influence that jumps out at me. There's also a bit of that T-Rex swagger...and of course Zeppelin.

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

Bump.

Head Down just arrived this morning's mail. Another winner. These guys rock.

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This is the kind of band I think would be great fun to see live. Since they are a local act hopefully I'll get a chance to see them in a club sometime in the future.

Metal master Number of posts : 638 Age : 49

I need to get these guys' albums.

Metal student Number of posts : 131 Age : 31

S.D. wrote:: This is the kind of band I think would be great fun to see live. Since they are a local act hopefully I'll get a chance to see them in a club sometime in the future.

I saw them a year ago. And it was nothing short of breathtaking. One of the best concerts I've ever been to. Sadly, the audience didn't perceive this similarly - in terms of atmosphere, the gig was rather lame. But musically, it was awesome!

Metal graduate Number of posts : 285 Age : 54

I would love to see them live. So far no where near me. Sad

Metal graduate Number of posts : 285 Age : 54

Listening to their latest "Great Western Valkyrie" on Spotify. Sounds pretty good. Anyone else listen to this?

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

deathisgain wrote:: Listening to their latest "Great Western Valkyrie" on Spotify. Sounds pretty good. Anyone else listen to this?

I haven't picked it up yet, just holding out to find it for a decent price. I have however been listening to their last 2 albums in anticipation of this new one. I'll get it eventually. Hopefully sooner than later.

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Metal is Forever Number of posts : 5014 Age : 55

I gotta listen to those guys again. Think I'll Spotify them now.

King Of Kaiju Number of posts : 30892 Age : 64

I have Pressure and Time but it's a little TOO retro for me. The samples of this new one sound a little fresher.

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mini boss Number of posts : 21101 Age : 54

MetalGuy71 wrote:: I like them allot. I got turned onto them from a sample ep that was included in Classic Rock magazine. I still need to pick up their latest, but from what I can tell, it hasn't been released in the States yet. All I can find on-line is pricey imports.

I got turned on to them the same way MG did here, thanks to free EP in Classic Rock Magazine. Very cool throw back, retro sound to the band

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

Bump...

Anyone check out their latest yet, Hollow Bones? First impressions are pretty good in the sense of "if you liked the last album, you'll probably dig this too".

And sticking to their retro-roots, they do a nice cover of Humble Pie's 'Black Coffee' too...

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