The Netherlands, as small as it actually is as a country, is a reliable source when it comes to producing heavy bands of all kinds. There are (and were) Death and Black Metal, Hardcore and Grindcore bands internationally perceived, and also when we talk about the filthy depths of Stoner-Rock and Sludge, the Netherlands have quite something to offer.
The Dutch outfit ACID DEATHTRIP recently released its debut EP via the well-known Reflections Records and fall into the latter category. Ridiculously hard riffs that seem to have more than a pair of extremely hairy balls dangling between their legs, a totally fuzzed-out distorted sound and an überheavy, neck-snapping rhythm section make your facial hair instantly sprout and your thirst for alcoholic beverages grow.
The six songs on ACID DEATHTRIP‘s self-titled EP clock in at about 19 minutes, so be assured that these guys don’t fuck around too long. The tracks get straight to the point; if you’re looking for endless solos and redundant repetitions, look somewhere else. Somehow ACID DEATHTRIP sounds like a real heavy version of some sleazy biker-rock band that plays exclusively in shady pubs for free drinks. Espoused by the extremely powerful, thick production, ACID DEATHTRIP provides a perfect soundtrack to slam loads of beer and devastate your living room. Witnessing this live is surely hella fun, too.
I could imagine that opinions might differ on the vocals. Whereas a lot of singers of comparable bands stick to roaring or screaming, Bob Paulus actually knows how to sing properly, well, at least in a sleazy Rock’n’Roll kind of way. I admittedly had to get used to the vocals as well, and in some songs (like the opening track Short Cut To Hell) I’m not really 100% into it. In others, like The Aftermath I find them totally okay. Decide for yourself.
ACID DEATHTRIP surely is band to look out for; just like their fellow-countrymen of Herder they know how to keep things low, slow and filthy. So get your Harley out of your garage and get ready for the ACID DEATHTRIP to hell.
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