Real rock & roll is not dead. If you peel away the layers of emo refuse and poseur punk clogging the AOR airwaves, you'll find some genuine ass-kicking ready to burst forth, taking no prisoners and spewing no nonsense. The Los Angeles-based Vyrus (http://www.vyrus.com) is one of these, a power-packing hard rock band that refuses to play the whiny adolescent card.
Taking cues from the revolutionary early '90s days of Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, and Pearl Jam, Vyrus is a lightning jolt to the wussy remains of alternative music. On this self-titled five-track demo, Vyrus smokes like a house on fire. On the opening track "Lost in the Dark," Bryan Foley's urgent vocals ride on a strong sense of melody that gives the slamming guitars more impact. Brace yourself for some top-drawer headbanging.
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It's one thing to bring on the noise; however, Vyrus balances crunch with tight hooks and solid musicianship. The epic sweep of "XPAND" echoes the widescreen metal of Alice in Chains and the sonic dynamics of Faith No More. Crank it up and experience rock with a capital R. Even more adventurous is "Guttermind" with its intriguing Middle Eastern intro.
How refreshing it is to hear genuine rock & roll again.
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