With a new band name, Brian 'Head' Welch returns with Chemicals EP which contains his heaviest and most melodic collection in some time.
Source: Loudwire.com
Ex-Korn guitarist, Brian 'Head' Welch, has been busy working on an upcoming album due out before the end of 2012. He and fellow bandmates recently re-branded their band with the name Love and Death and decided to go the EP route and releaseChemicals EP, which was a smart and much appreciated move for the fans that are itching to get a listen to new material from the band.
Chemicals EP signals a positive direction for Brian Welch. Brian 'Head' Welch's solo debut was a mammoth release and a solid album, but this new material just feels more polished and heavier. Everything just seems fresh and the bandmates have now become a band on this EP. Chemicals EP comes in strong with the pounding first track "Paralyzed." Fans of Welch's early days will be happy to hear that this song is immediately reminiscent of Brian's Korn days as seen on the opening riff. With what may be Welch's heaviest song in years, "Paralyzed" delivers on every level. Lyrically the track is powerful and Brian has never sounded better vocally, either. "Paralyzed" also reaches new grounds on a melodic level, packing a monstrous chorus.
A surprising cover of Devo's "Whip It" makes this EP remarkably unique. Featuring Matt Baird of Spoken, "Whip It" combines a catchy hook with heavy guitars and powerful screams. The band's latest radio single "Chemicals" is the third track on the EP, standing as another impressive new track for the band. The intro is heavy once again, with driving percussion and low tuned guitars. Brian's signature distorted tremolo guitar is also beautifully present on this song. The verses feel fresh and new, while each chorus sounds huge and melodic. The guitars on the chorus have a level of depth that is a staple of Welch's signature sound. The song ends with a Korn-like riff that is another welcomed heavy moment for the band.
The EP is finished off with two impressive remixes of "Paralyzed" and "Chemicals" that add a level of depth to the EP. While I wish the EP had one more new track, Chemicals EP is a brilliant taste of Love and Death's future endeavors and a much needed release for hard rock music.
Rating: 4/5 Stars
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