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PANIC CELL
"What Doesn't Kill Us" (Renaissance; 2008)
Reviewed by Christopher J. Kelter
Hailing from the United Kingdom, hard rockin’ Panic
Cell plays a sturdy brand of hard rock/metal that is unpretentious. Uptempo
rockers like “Stare Into Oblivion” recall thrash’s heyday with slow burners like
“Soul Purge” create a spectrum of solid tunes that balance aggression and the
ever elusive “feel.” The band’s glowing reputation in the live setting provides
ample proof of their ability and their songs to connect with fans and those
unfamiliar with the band alike.
Panic Cell seems to love the underdog status and believing in the underdog role
gives the band a certain fuel to prove naysayers wrong. “What Doesn’t Kill Us”
is solid hard rock/metal played with a flair for honoring the classic bands of
the genre but with enough originality to escape “copycat” comparisons. However,
if a comparison is needed, Panic Cell is similar to Five Finger Death Punch,
Black Stone Cherry, and Fozzy.
“What Doesn’t Kill Us” was produced by Panic Cell.
Panic Cell is Luke Bell on vocals, Kelly Downes and Harj Virdee on guitars,
Bobby Town on bass, and Rob Hicks on drums.
For more information visit
http://www.paniccell.com or
http://www.myspace.com/paniccell.
Rating Guide:
A classic. This record will kick your ass.
Killer. Not a classic but it will rock your world.
So-so. You've heard better.
Pretty bad. Might make a nice coaster.
Self explanatory. Just the sight of the cover makes you wanna hurl.
Copyright © 2010 by R. Scott Bolton. All rights
reserved.
Revised:
11 Nov 2024 11:53:41 -0500.
