Monday, 19 May 2014

Triggerman - 'Origins, Lost Travellers & Rock 'n' Roll Heaven'

Triggerman - Origins EP artwork
Very few things in this life are certain, especially in the heady old world of rock 'n'f'n' roll, but there is one thing that most definitely that goes without saying - you know exactly what to expect from Triggerman, be it live or in terms of studio releases. In a corner of this planet we callVery few things in this life are certain, especially in the heady old world of rock 'n'f'n' roll, but there is one thing that most definitely that goes without saying – you know exactly what to expect from Triggerman, be it live or in terms of studio releases. In a corner of this planet we call Mosh all too well-known for its political and religious discord and division, this Northern Irish eight-legged groove machine have one belief and one manifesto only, and that is to deliver the almighty, unifying power of the riff to the masses in the most straightforward way possible. This enigmatically named EP (the meaning of which becomes clear once you listen to the lyrics) is another surefire vote-winner, and is a more than worthy follow-up to 2012′s absolutely exemplary 'Hail To The River Gods' offering (sic!).  OK, yes, I'll admit it's nothing new, and it sticks to the band's tried and tested formula – huge riffs, massive melodies, thumping bottom ends and gruff, no-nonsense vocals – but that's the beauty of both the release and the band as a whole:  as I said above, you know what to expect and the four guys deliver exactly what you want from them each [...]

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