Hailing from Boston (not Lincolnshire), Worshipper has released their third full-length album, One Way Trip. The heavy rock/metal/psyche band—comprising vocalist and guitarist John Brookhouse, drummer Dave Jarvis, bassist and backing singer Bob Maloney, and guitarist Alejandro Necochea—continues to expand on the foundation laid by their earlier works since their 2016 debut with Shadow Hymns.
The opening track ‘Heroic Dose’ is a quality introduction to this band with Sabbath-like riffs, strong vocals and solid backing from the bass and drums that will lead you to listen further. You’ll be rewarded by the lighter intro of ‘Keep This’ as they hit a slightly more traditional rock route and they do it well.
‘Only Alive’ adds hints of NWOBM as it barrels along most satisfactorily. A similar feel runs through the upbeat ‘Acid Burns’ which, if you listen closely, has a great bass running behind the twin guitars and riffs. ‘James Motel’ is a heavy and slightly psyche-y slice of solid rock. ‘The Spell’ surprises with the Lizzy-like intro, although that’s where the comparison starts and ends. Worshipper may call on past greats but they have a distinct identity of their own. The closing track, ‘Onward’ is a near six-minute slow burner that successfully builds intensity and emotion all around the dark riff.
This is a well-crafted and executed album with hints of the past wrapped in a fresh, refreshing and enjoyable release. It’s well worth giving this a spin regardless of the rock genre you favour, you won’t be disappointed.
One Way Trip is out now.
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