All Lights On

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SMOKING SNAKES, the electrifying sleaze metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden, unveiled their highly anticipated debut album "Danger Zone" on February 9, 2024. Known for their energetic performances and a sound that pays homage to the golden age of rock while adding a contemporary touch, they aim to carve out a place in the sleaze metal genre and captivate audiences worldwide: "Our goal is to start writing a new chapter for the music we love. We're not trying to reinvent the wheel, but at the same time, we use our own experiences and passion for the sleaze genre, and we are determined to keep it alive," the band members state. Produced by Jakob Herrmann, recognized for his work with many acclaimed artists such as ANTHRAX, RAISED FIST, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, AMARANTHE and EVERGREY, this album promises to be a masterpiece of sleaze metal. Recorded at his famous Top Floor Studios.In 2022, SMOKING SNAKES made a explosive entry onto the music scene, grabbing attention with a self-produced demo that turned the volume up to eleven. Their distinctive blend of powerful old-school rock with a modern twist was praised, drawing inspiration from iconic artists such as W.A.S.P., RATT, DOKKEN and KISS. Recognizing their potential, Frontiers Music Srl, a heavyweight label in the industry, enthusiastically welcomed them into its catalog. With a perfect mix of raw energy, infectious melodies and a commitment to the essence of sleaze, they are ready to make a significant impact on the global music scene.From the start, "Angels Calling" immediately recalls W.A.S.P. with its recognizable vocals and powerful, punchy riffs, evoking boys in studded leather on motorcycles looking for trouble, ready to take your beer and your woman while you stand there, helpless. An opening track that makes a strong impression. The next three tracks continue in this vein with "Sole Survivors", "Run For Your Life" and "Lady Lucky". This band and this album are not hard to figure out, they deliver straightforward, hard-hitting hard rock that plunges the listener into a tumultuous and energetic experience. It's hard to say more about the next three tracks without sounding repetitive, as "Excited", "Restless And Wild" and "Sorrow, Death And Pain" unfold with force, emerging from a dark and deep atmosphere of thundering guitars, bass and pounding drums, offering a sinister sound that opens the gates of hell.Symbolically ending with "Rocking To The Morning Light", this album will indeed make you rock until the early morning hours. It's not rocket science, it's very simple: if you like W.A.S.P., you will love this album, if you are a fan of uncompromising hard rock, you will fall under the spell of this band.