Melbourne-based rock band The Vendettas are back with a bang with new single ‘This Time Around‘, out now via Golden Robot Records.
‘This Time Around‘ is said to bring together “the best elements of rock and power-pop, creating a high-energy sound that’s both raw and polished”. Described as having a “punchy guitar-driven verses and a bassline dripping with a 70’s soul groove, the song captures an undeniable sense of movement and empowerment,” the lyrics tell a compelling story of standing up and taking control, making it a defiant anthem for anyone who’s had enough and is ready to push back.
‘This Time Around‘ is available here and its accompanying video can be seen here at RAMzine.
‘Head On Collision’ was their previous single, out last summer, and before that ‘6 Ft Under’, still out on Golden Robot Records here, with videos here at RAMzine.
The singles follow the release of a brand-spanking new album, The Vendettas III, that’s out now both as a digital download and on limited edition 180g vinyl through Golden Robot Records.
The band make a strong case for themselves as one of Australia’s premier rock bands with the album, as each song has been carefully categorised in perfect sequence to engage the listener with an old-school “just press play and take in the whole album” experience.
That said, earlier single ’Guardians’ is a good example of the album’s variance in style. A straight-up rock track, with the eerie minor chords of the main riff and chorus line: “You know me, I’m a window without a view” being somewhat surprising and thought-provoking.
Part of Melbourne’s rock scene for over 10 years, The Vendettas mastered their craft in every beer-soaked wall and sticky floor the town has to offer.
Their new album pays homage to their earlier hard/punk rock roots, on boisterous numbers like ’Slinging Mud’ and ’Rats On The Wheel’ while there are softer, more blues inspired pieces like ’Sold You Out’ and ’What Have You Done’, and the acoustic driven ’Only The Wicked’, sees the band’s song writing skills diversifying.
But fear not, guitar-driven, hook-laden, straight-up rock ‘n’ roll is still to be found aplenty, not least on opening track ’Face to Face’ with its hypnotic guitar riff intro and thumping tom beat. You can listen/buy The Vendettas III here, the single ‘Guardians’ here and check out the video to it right here at RAMzine.
