Chewier: LiViD
5th June, 2007 by Kevin
So for our first entry, a traditional classic rock/metal influenced band sounding like they could be dragging the genre, kicking and screaming, back into the limelight of popularity. In recent years, styles of rock music that first found popularity back in the early 70s and re-emerged subsequently in the early 80s have been making a strong comeback; it’s almost as if Priest, Sabbath, Purple and yes, even Zep never really went away. This is especially true in the “underground” it seems, with a number of bands re-discovering classic blues-based rock and metal. However, lets not get too caught up in nostalgia; this is “classic rock” with a modern edge for a 21st century audience. It’s hard, hairy, melodic, massive, and the musicianship is utterly fantastic, as you will hear if you listen to this track; the major debut single “Closer to God”. The band do shows mainly in Staffs but also regularly try to venture out, across the country. If you get a chance, see them, before they make it big; currently they are in negotiations over a suitable record deal.
- Based: Staffordshire
- MySpace: Livid The Band
- Website: LividTheBand.com
- Label type: Indepdent
- Buy: iTunes, TuneTribe