Leathürbitch

Leathürbitch

Into the Night

release date: May 31st, 2019

label: High Roller Records

One succinct formulation to call the question would be: Are you interested in a 2019 metal version of glam-sleaze rock? The answer will depend on whether you are a fan of Poison, Warrant, BulletBoys, Pretty Boy Floyd, Jet Boy, White Lion, Great White and the hundreds of other lipstick-and-hairspray 1980s bands. Does the idea of a heavier form, more current heavy metal version of the glam of “talk-dirty-to-me” Poison and “she’s-my-cherry-pie” Warrant and “Smooth-up-in-Ya” Bullet Boys seem good? This is glam sleaze from the state of Oregon, U.S.A. The album is replete with talent. The guitars, the rhythm section, and the singing is all good. Actually, this is speedy, uptempo heavy metal, headbanging music and one would have to be dishonest to dismiss the talent on display. It sounds good and the band has the horses to compete.

However, it remains to be seen whether glam-sleaze lyrics are accepted by metal fans. Generally speaking, the post-1980s fans have rejected the glam stuff, while the older, more casual 1980s hard rock fans still go to see those bands (and tributes) at the local casino or bar as a nostalgia trip or as a funny joke. Again, speaking in general terms, fans have respect for Judas Priest and Iron Maiden and similar bands, but have frowned upon the glam bands and that image. Will this band change anyone’s mind? facebook.com/HeavyChains/