Holdcell’s “7 Heavy Grins” Album
Sample if you like: Kid Rock, Avenged Sevenfold, Crossfade, Mudvayne
Take the southern rock you know and add funk, blues, and raunchy vocals for the rock/metal concoction that is Holdcell. Combining these elements of southern music together makes this band a perfect fit for their southeast region, and sure to draw fans like moths to a flame (or good ole boys to a Jack and Coke). The trio adds outside influences like Latin flavor and reggae to their metal undertones making songs have their own identity, and not a 13 track repeat. The music is soft in the world of metal, and heavy in the world of pop. Bassist, Evan Hackney, creates prominent bass lines that add to songs, like “Ride”, not just support them. This song is joined by a chorus giving it a gospel rock twist. The bands chemistry shows itself in songs like “Ring” where Chuck Smith (drums) and E. Hackney seem to play off one another. Four songs really stood out on the album. “1 Mo Time” is fun, soulful, bluesy, and catchy with Lee Hackney (vocals) grunting as he sings, “I think I think I was thinking too much”, an all to relatable chorus. “Withhold the Faith” lightens up with delicate guitar, softer vocals, and more personal lyrics. An unexpected treat is “El Gallo” which has a Latin flare, horns, and a duel of Spanish singing to throaty chants. One of their best tracks off the album is “King”, a sweeter, slower melody seeming to focus on self discovery. Holdcell will be performing next on March 6th in Carrolton, GA and March 14th in Athens, GA.
~Kris Melton
Rock Fist, LLC
RFR Rating:
Rock Fist Up
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Holdcell is:
Vocals/ Guitar- Lee Hackney aka Cowboy
Bass/ Vocals- Evan Hackney aka Evonics
Drums/ Percussion/ Vocals- Chuck Smith aka ChuckLHed
