Voodoo Six

London band Voodoo Six certainly has a passion for producing hard hitting rock music. The guitar riffs are powerful, the vocals come crusading through at all all times and never does this music ever fail to ignite. This album originally surfaced in late 2006, the band did not like what their then record label had done to the album though and therefore had a huge falling out with the record label of the time. The album was originally released under the name of ‘Feed My Soul’, this time around things are being done differently however and the album comes complete with the new title of ‘First Hit For Free’ and a brand new track included entitled ‘Faith’.

‘Faith’ was the lead single chosen here, released one week before the release of this album an impressive classic rock sound is evident here as all five members of the band smash their way through the five and a half minutes of this track with a great deal of energy and passion. It’s the perfect start for the album, and the fun certainly doesn’t stop here. Not once do Voodoo Six ever sound anything short of enthralling on this album, the music is full on and truly thrilling to listen to. Fans of the hard rock genre should absolutely love Voodoo Six, the guitar riffs are epic and every element of the music just seems to come together perfectly on this album. There are few bands that express such ability with their music, Voodoo Six are definitely one band that do however and I for one do not have a bad word to say about this fiery début album.

With every track on this album Voodoo Six puts forth an epic rock sound, a passion ridden display of love and adoration for the genre. These five band members clearly have a love for the sound that is being produced here, with each and every passing guitar riff you can feel the force of the band members passion surging through. The guitars are excellent on every single track, always the riffs progress forcefully and furiously as Voodoo Six slam through this truly invigorating album. Such proficient musicians are present within this band, each members experience shines through at every moment on this album and not once do you ever feel that the band members hearts and souls have not gone into the recording of this album. ‘First Hit For Free’ is an album of pure passion, belief in and love for the music that is here being created.

Vocalist Henry Rundell has such power to his voice, during every track his vocal excellence is very much at the fore of this bands sound. A true titan of the genre, Voodoo Six come across easily as one of the most exciting British rock bands that there is right now. Not one of this bands members fail to contribute on this album. ‘Mistaken’ is one of the lighter offerings on this release, the vocals are not as big and bold as they always are and the guitarists of the band are here given their chance to shine. They certainly take the opportunity that they are given here, and with every passing track in fact every musician of the band provides further evidence as to why they are a key component of this well oiled rock machine.

The music of Voodoo Six is always fuelled by a supreme love for the genre of rock, the passion can be felt at every moment on this album. Right from the offset when Voodoo Six cruises into this release with ‘Faith’ to the point where the album reaches its climax with supreme closing track ‘Slip Inside’; always a huge energy is here present. My opinion is that this band shall go far, so many poor bands do well for themselves and its only right that every once in a while a genuinely talented group of musicians attain commercial success also. Given the brand of hard rock that Voodoo Six produce, it mat well be the case that true success never does come for this fine specimen of a rock band; fans of the genre that hear the bands music however should absolutely love the explosive, truly impressive guitar riffs that Voodoo Six fires out on all occasions. Music is always at its most effective I feel when a genuine underlying current of passion can be sensed, this is most definitely the case here and with this ‘First Hit For Free’ album never does the music of Voodoo Six disappoint even once. Combining a true talent of guitar playing excellence, fine vocal style, and domineering drum beats; the sound that Voodoo Six produces is one that I feel should be listened to by all.

Label: Pebble Beach
Release Date: 24th March 2008

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‘Faith’ is the chosen single to lead the Voodoo Six début album ‘First Hit For Free’. The album was actually released back in late 2006 originally much to the dismay of the band. They were not at all happy with the album in its then form, yet their record label of the time still saw it fit to officially release the album which led to a great falling out between the band and said label. Back now and with an album that they are greatly proud of, ‘Faith’ was a late addition to the album having been written by the band last year. Voodoo Six take rock back to its roots, taking on a classical sound and pulling it off with great style. Their sound is well rounded and they cruise their way through some epic guitar riffs, injecting the music with some meaty vocals that pack a hefty punch. Voodoo Six have a great arena rock sound, and music of this sort really should be filling arenas. As it stands however, the band can currently be found rocking joints such as Brighton’s Freebutt, and The Joiners of Southampton. Not quite Wembley yet, but surely they’ll be there someday.

Label: White Knuckle Records
Release Date: 3rd March 2008

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