Black Stone Machine’s latest EP, titled “The Guild of Black,” is a vibrant exploration of rock music that meshes classic, hard and metal rock into impressionable musical experience. Even though the thrashers can switch styles throughout the three songs in this EP, it also points to their exceptional instrumental talents. The vocals are one element which stands out as they are memorable and intense with a screamy edge that will capture you. These sounds go along well with dynamic guitars, strong drumming as well as captivating basslines resulting in something both old-fashioned and modern.
Production quality on the EP deserves special mention. It is shiny; thus, making raw energy and unique vibe brought by Black Stone Machine even stronger. You can feel bands like Black Label Society, Metallica or Pantera, whose influences have turned tracks into such a great combination between groove and heavy tunes.
Those who enjoy mixing up good rocks with metals, blues or southern rocks will love listening to “The Guild of Black”. In this release, Black Stone Machine has made a definitive statement going forward; therefore it would be interesting how they would change in the future.
