Sinful Ziggy of Out of Body and Rio de Sangre with Diabolikal of Rio de Sangre step off the stage and team up to bring you a review of one of the hottest heavy metal bands from Asia, Metalgunz.
Metalgunz, a straight forward rock n’ roll name with straight forward rock n’ roll songs on their latest album, “Never What It Seems”. From deep within Singapore a rock band comes with the ability to defy musical definition while tipping the hat to sleaze metal, thrash, and showing off their acoustic prowess with tasteful ballads. This cross genre sampling is a definite sign of a unique collective of artists.
As we didn’t know what to expect from a heavy metal band form Singapore, we were both caught by surprise when the speakers became electrified. Rock n’ roll heaven can come from any random place. Metalgunz proves it. Without getting too philosophical, maybe that’s what rock n’ roll needs.
One of most appealing aspects about Metalgunz on “Never What It Seems” is their talent to intertwine genres and still keep the unique sound they themselves have. They never seem like a copycat band. They play like they own the music. Another important aspect, for us as musicians, we value that they construct a songs properly and lay it down like a proper heavy metal band. There is not one song on “Never What It Seems” that seems misplaced, or a beat that breaks the Metalgunz mojo.
The art of telling stories seems to be lost in the modern rock/metal scene, but Metalgunz brings back the tradition with some clear narratives in songs such as “Leatherface”, “Smack Me To Death”, “Mosquitoes” among most other songs on the album.
If we had to compare vibe and intention, we think Metalgunz reminds us of Testament, Pantera, Alice Cooper, Megadeth and so on. They have so much going for them it’s hard to compare them. Yes, their influences are clear, but they are not ruled by those influences. Over all, “Never What it Seems” is a fun and, in our musician’s ears, a beautiful listen.
Thanks to Taufik (vocals), Yusof (guitarist), Firman (guitarist), Ming (bass) and Adham (drummer) for this gift of rock n’ roll.
Visit Metalgunz at their website (www.metalgunz.com) to get the latest information about the band and listen to some sample tracks of molten metal straight outta Singapore.
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