Holy Goats - Next Round (Holy Goats)
ADDs Sept. 12 The Holy Goats kick Power Blues Rock into overdrive, with soul-driven vocals and harmonies, topped off by raw, riff-rockin’ guitars and finished with a tightly wound, solid rhythmic backbone. Like Led Zeppelin and Aerosmith, heavy blues-rock guitar is the dominant force in the Goats’ music. Echoes of The Black Crowes, Cry of Love, Buckcherry, and Audioslave give Next Round a harder, modern sound. Lead vocals inspired by the likes of Paul Rodgers, Chris Robinson and Steve Marriott, with soulful choruses, bring a richness to the mix. Strong songwriting makes this release distinct and coherent. “Ah, this is a magnificent record. Here we finally have a young band staying true to soul-powered, blues-based heavy guitar, strong dynamics, and groove-induced riffs. The songs are top-notch, soaked in the essence of cool retro-rock…it’s hard to believe this is only the band’s second release, as the songs are so refined, crafted and catchy. The band makes a huge statement in the eleven tracks that fill Next Round.” – Todd K Smith, Cutting Edge Magazine, Author of Free Biography “Heavy Load”
“This is a rock n roll band whose music must be heard. Blending rich and soulful vocals, impressive blues-rock inspired guitar riffs and solos, a tight rhythm section, and 11 great songs… Sounding like the second coming of Free, Black Crowes, Buckcherry with a good dash of Zeppelin, The Holy Goats prove to be worthy of comparisons.” - Tony Sison, All Access Magazine, DRP, Atomic Chaser.