Album Type:Album
Date Released:
March
6th
2014
Label:
Self Released
Supa-Collider
track listing:
1.At the Helm of
Hades 04:43
2.Led Masqurade
03:43
3.Here Come the
Freaks 05:08
4.Wizard of Orgy
04:01
5.Supa-Collider
04:42
6.Mother Rocker
05:03
7.Brain of Hank Pym
06:18
Bio:
Southern
Arizona’s Powered Wig Machine, (a.k.a) PWM, began crafting heavy,
stoner-flavored desert rock in 2006/2007. PWM’s hard rock sound -
described as heavy western rock n roll – contains elements of
desert/stoner rock, classic rock, and blues combined with lyrics that
dabble in sci-fi and comic book lore. Their oddball name spawns from
track seven on Josh Homme’s (Queens of the Stoneage) The Desert
Sessions Volume 9 album
PWM’s
lineup includes lead singer/guitarist Wayne Rudell, guitarist Brian
Gold, bassist Joey Rudell, and drummer Daniel 'the Ranchero' Graves.
These dudes are all Arizona natives and have been playing together as
a group since 2001.
Musically,
PWM’s style and niche come strongly from where the band lives
geographically. The band lives 12 minutes from Tombstone, “The town
to tough to die” AZ. PWM's self-branded heavy western Rock n Roll
captures the modern spirit of the west. It’s their fuzzed out blues
riffs and hard driving rhythm that provides the soundtrack for the
Arizona high desert. Music made for biker on the southern desert
highway or tequila drenched cowboy rocker. It’s that PWM heavy
western rock n roll sound they can wear like a tattoo and raise their
rock fists to.
The
Band Members
Wayne
Rudell (Vocals/Guitar)
Brian
Gold (Guitar)
Joey
Rudell (Bass)
Daniel
Graves (Drums)
Review:
Well
folks here is Powered Wig Machine's eagerly awaited 2nd
album – Supa-Collider and what a hard-rocking blast it is. A
stunning collection of Psych, Desert Rock, Fuzz and Stoner Metal
riffs.
PWM
have a deep love for Stoner Rock, Fuzz, Science Fiction and Comic
Book Movies. Just like myself and this album spoke volumes to me as
it's great ride from start to finish. PWM are just a good old
fashioned band focusing equally on melodies and lyrics to make sure
you're having the time of your life from the very first riff.
At
The Helm Of Hades shows what the album is all about. High-voltage
rock with out-of-this world lyrics all blended with fast-paced Stoner
Rock riffage. Lead vocalist Wayne has a severe case of the blues
around his vocals as it packs an almighty punch.
PWM
have wisely decided to leave out any flashy progressive rock riffs as
that will take too much time of the albums brisk 33 minute running
time. So what you get on the album is music that gets straight down
to business of rocking the fuck out and it's the more better for it.
Tracks
such as Here Come The Freaks, Wizard Of Orgy and Supa-Collider have a
playful youthful energy to them which plays to the bands love of
Sci-fi and fantasy themes. Though there is a dark twisted and wicked
sense of humour in the bands lyrics especially on Wizard Of Orgy. The
track has a great Thin Lizzy style vibe that makes it one of the
albums stand-out tracks.
Though
the main draw here on the album is the music. PWM blend blues,
stoner, fuzz and hard rock to great effect and they know how to play
a mean loud riff when the time calls for it. Just wait until you hear
Supa-Collider on full blast as it will easily get you in the mood to
rock out.
Though the band have left the two best tracks for last. Mother Rocker and Brain Of Hank Pym. Spot the Ant-Man reference with the last track. PWM have shades of Stoner Rock Legends Clutch on Mother Rocker but still with their own great take on blues fuelled stoner rock though Wayne's vocals bring back memories of Phil Lynott with this awesome performance.
Supa-Collider
is such a wonderfully refreshing straight forward Stoner Rock album
that we all need to hear once in a while. It's great when bands just
play good old fashioned rock and roll that brings back memories from
the legendary bands of the 70s Hard Rock scene. But Powered Wig
Machine still have a great identity of their own to stand out from
the crowd.
Supa-Collider
is a superb album that all serious fans of Stoner Rock need to check
out now.
Excellent
and Highly Recommended.
Thanks
to Wayne for sending me a copy to review.
Supa-Collider is available to buy on BandCamp now on CD/DD.
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