Finally the day for a new Hank Von Hell album is soon upon us. The 15 june its realesed, wich is also the Dark lords birthday.
On the same day Hank will do a livestream show. As the only artist performing on Ullevi in 2020 he will do a livestream from a stadium that holds 75000 people. Go big or go Home as(s) they say.
Tickets are on sale at Hanks facebook page.
Now lets get down to bussines. some facts about the Record
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Produced by Tom Dalgety* | Oscar Nilsson | Kristofer Strandberg Recorded at Crehate Studios & ES Music Studio 2019-2020 Mixed by Oscar Nilsson* Mastered by Thomas “Plec” Johansson at The Panic Room Vocals: Hank von Hell Guitar(s)**: Jones Kelly II, Kristofer Strandberg, David Wilhelmsson Bass***: Jean Genus Drums: Oscar Nilsson Backing Vocals & Keyboards: A.W Nine Narrator (Track 1, 8 and 13): Frankie Loyal
* “Disco”, “Blackened Eyes” and “Forever Animal” Produced & Mixed by Tom Dalgety ** Guitars and Backing Vocals on “Radio Shadow” by Dave Baksh. Acoustic Guitar on “Am I Wrong” and “Crown” by Petter Olsson *** Bass and Backing Vocals on “Radio Shadow” by Cone McCaslin
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A quick little review of the songs.
1. Ad Conteram Incantatores
-Intro
2. Dead
It starts with a nice guitarr riff and pounding drums. its a catchy tune with easy sing a long lyrics. A nice song to start the album with.
3. Danger Danger!
It`s a party rock tune perfect for summers cruising to get some cold beers.
4. Blackened Eyes
Its start kind of epic and it builds during the song. A perfect song for Ullevi. Hanks voice is killer as always
5. Disco
big 80`s vibe to it. If you close your eyes you can see all the bright neon colours and akward dancing.
6. Crown (feat. Guernica Mancini)
The last singel realesed before the album realese.Features Guernica Mancini from swedishband Thundermother. Its one of my favourite songs on the album. Her voice fits perfect with Hanks voice. This could be a highlight during the liveshows if Guernica joins Hank on stage.
7. Radio Shadow
Writen and produced by Hank and a few guys from Sum41 (did not know they where still a thing)
and you can tell the S41 guys where involved. Its up to you if you like it.
8. Video Et Taceo
-Talkie Talkie
9. Velvet Hell
Great rocktune, nothing complicated and fancy. just hands down an great rocktune. Kick ass guitars from Jones Kelly II. loved it from the first listen.
10. Forever Animal
On of the best tunes on the record. Once again, Hanks vocals are spot on.
11. Am I Wrong
For me this song could have been on one of the late Hank era Turbonegro albums. its a killer. BRB need to get a beer, this songs makes me thirsty.
12. 13 in 1
Again Hanks voice is spot on and the whole band is really playing it awesome. Its a little bit heavier then the rest of the album. Dont know if its just me or am i wrong.
13. Requiem for an Emperor
talkie talkie outro
Quick recap.
Its a great album. Lots of good songs, and a nice follow up in the debut album Egomania.
On overall its a little big weaker then Egomania, But if you go song by song the best songs is on this album. Cant wait to watch it live when this covid 19 shit is over.
Here it comes (cant talk about Hank without talking about Turbonegro. He is a big part on why that band is what it was)
As a Turbojugend president for almost 15 years Hank will always have a special place in my heart. He was the reason i got inte Turbonegro and Turbojugend and for that i always will be a supporter.
One of the best things during 2019 for me was when i got the chance to cordinate Hanks Preshow party when he played in Arvika sweden. We got Exploding Head Syndrome (NO) on stage and part of Hanks band drinking with us. We even got the Man himself come visit us and sing Erection with EHS. it was fucking awesome, i can only hope to get to do that again,
But i stray from the point.
Its a solid album with some of Hanks best songs (post Turbonegro)
Pre order the album, listen to it on spotify. buy merch and get tickets for the Ullevi Livestream. I feel its going to be epic.