Stella Kidd is a hard rock band shredding the music scene in Concord, North Carolina. Their 7-track EP "Contact High" surfaced in 2007. Stella Kidd impresses with their intensity and power. Lead singer, Limy, tempts one to draw comparisons to Metallica as his phrasing and growl sounds a lot like James Hetfield. However, Stella Kidd is different from Metallica in that their songs are more on the melodic side, use more harmony vocals, and are a fraction of the length of a traditional Metallica tune, most clocking in just under 3 minutes.
"Enough" and "Bleed" start the EP with a jolting one-two punch. These two blistering tracks demand repeat listens and are great for getting pumped. "Speak Out" has more of a grunge feel to it, but the thundering and catchy "Time" returns them to their comfort zone. "Silver Tongue" is another awesome cut, reminding me of a heavy .38 Special song...something that would fit on their "Drivetrain" release. And while Limy does a bit too much James Hetfield on "Burned Out", it is yet another groovy headbanging rocker with a crafty hook in the chorus.
These guys are old school rockers - passionate and powerful - with enough melody to please AOR fans and plenty heavy riffs to satisfy the headbangers. If you dig Metallica, Shinedown, or Disturbed, you shouldn't miss out on Stella Kidd.
iPOD-worthy: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6
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1 comment:
Stella Kidd has a very energetic stage presence that gets the audience moving. While you can detect the influences in the music, these guys have developed their own unique sound that is strong and lasting.
Terry A Gage
A&R Representative
North Carolina
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