Hailing from Wales, Godsticks’ blend of progressive metal is a breath of fresh in what was becoming a very familiar landscape. ecade), and it spawned a squillion bands trying to do the same. However, Godsticks chose to try and be original in this very cluttered musical area, and to me, they are just superb.
This is the band’s third full length album and was released in 2015 – IMHO is a killer record. I’m not sure if anyone is familiar with the Norwegian band, Jack In The Box, but Darren Charles vocal delivery and tone is a nailed on bomb ringer for their vocalist. The riffs and grooves here also give a nod to that band. I love this record bunches as the riffs, grooves, and melodies are their own and it’s a great kick to still be surprised by a band and their music. Trust me, this is a freakin’ great record. One of my favourite tracks over the last couple of years is Exit Stage Right. The vocal delivery and melody are sublime, and add to that the wonderful groove and choppy riff – it’s a track that I return to often.
I can’t recommend this highly enough and it’s a big 10/10 from The Grooveman.
