8 Jul 2021

Album review: Hellrot – Satan’s Rock n’ Roll (2021)


Hellrot – Satan’s Rock n’ Roll

Mexico

UtterlySomber Productions

Satan’s Rock n’ Roll” is the second full-length by Mexican one-man black/thrash tyrant Hellrot. The music is (as one may conclude from the title) firmly infused with a rock n’ roll flavour, but put through a black metal filter. If you know bands like Bathory, Motorhead, Slayer, Venom (and I’m assuming you do), then you will have a pretty good idea what to expect here, as the aforementioned bands are the foundation of Hellrot’s sound. “Satan’s Rock n’ Roll” is pretty much straight-forward, no-frills old-school worship in all its glory. Sole-musician “Tony Rot” knows how to handle his instrument, and churn out one head-banger after the other. Each song is packed to the brim with killer thrashy riffs, as well as catchy, finger-bleeding solos that are nothing short of impressive. The music is pretty typical of the genre, so don’t be expecting anything “new.” (You either like black/thrash or you don’t.) The drums are programmed using a drum machine. However, they do not sound so distracting to the point where I can’t enjoy the music. (Opting for a real drummer might be an option to consider though.) Most of the songs are pretty similar to each other, as they go all-out-war on the listener from the get-go. Overall, it's a solid offering that will romp n’ stomp all the pathetic weekend-warriors out there. “Satan’s Rock n’ Roll” is here! (HT)