Local metal band A.D.D.'s sopho- solo department. Finishing off the album
more release Core reinforces their status with a good rendition of Sevendust's
as one of Chicago's best hard rock bands. "Black" makes perfect sense, as the
Atlanta-based rock
Featuring the raspy
pros seem to fit into
vocals of front woman
A.D.D.'s DNA.
Margaret Young, her
(addloud.com)
voice is one of the high– Kelley Simms
lights of the album.
Imagine Doro Pesch
Formed in
fronting Godsmack and
2011, Fist Funk Fury
you'll get a clear picture
of what A.D.D. sounds
features members of
like. The band blends
fellow local bands
some great influences
Ballistic and The
together, while still
Shannon Richardson
managing to create their
Band (amongst othown sound. CD-opener,
ers). On thir self"I Regret," explodes
titled EP, the fourA.D.D. - CORE
with some modern
some
recalls
a
metal guitar melodies and crunching funk/rock/metal/soul potpourri of
riffs, proving to be a fine start to the Primus, Living Colour or Incubus, and
album. The Sevendust-ish "Not My with a little more budget behind a future
Way" may not possess much variation or recording, could quite realistically foltransitional riffs, but the melodies and low in any of those acts' aggressive yet
harmonies are so strong, they manage to groove-induced footsteps. (www.facecarry the song all the way through and book.com/fistfunkfury)
keep it interesting. "Was My Life" is a
fine '80s power metal ballad delivered in
– Andy Argyrakis
the vein of Skid Row, consisting of
melodic and heartfelt vocal harmonies Attention local bands and solo artists:
by Young. "Damn Thing" would most Looking to have your album reviewed in IE?
definitely be killer in the live setting, Email a link to your music (3 song miniwhile "Nightmare," just shy of 3 short mum) to [email protected] or
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