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German trio, Nitrogods, are back with their latest slab of raw and dirty rock n’ roll. Nothing fancy or intricate, just simple music played the way that Lemmy would have loved – loud! Motörhead are a great starting point if you are looking for a clue to what Nitrogods sound like. Motörhead kicking and screaming in 2017 through three guys from Hannover and Stuttgart, the influence of Lemmy and company threads throughout the entire album. The deluxe version of the album also comes with a tribute to Lemmy in the shape of a four track bonus CD, featuring four classic Motörhead covers. The opening bars of ‘Rancid Rock’, complete with fast, speedy riffs, pounding drums, and a just-gargled-with-broken-glass vocal performance from bassist/vocalist Oimel Larcher, will bring a tear to the eye, and have you raising a glass skywards. It’s classic ‘Bomber’ era Motörhead, and could easily have came from the same recording sessions. The title track is a homage to another much missed legend, Rick Parfitt of Status Quo. If you can imagine Lemmy fronting Quo for four minutes, then this is what ‘Roadkill BBQ’ sounds like. It still has the glorious sounding gruff vocals, but with a ‘Roll Over Lay Down’ inspired boogie in the background. As far as tributes go, this is a beauty. Listen to it without bobbing the head? Can’t be done. ‘My Love’s A Wirebrush’ wins the award for daftest title. The slide guitar sound from Henny Wolter is anything but daft though, bluesy barroom rock n’ roll that needs to be played at full volume! But to be honest, the entire album needs to be cranked up. It’s hard to imagine listening to ‘Bad Place Wrong People’ or the blistering pace of ‘Wheelin’’ without it turned up to 11. ‘Wheelin’’ is a fantastic example of how important a good drum sound is. Klaus Sperling totally owns the track. I’d say he “smashes it”, but I’m too old to be considered even remotely “street”. ‘The Price Of Liberty’ is slower in pace, but doesn’t lack any grit because of this. Intentionally written with classic Ted Nugent ringing in their ears, the track has a real kick to it, thanks mainly to the pounding rhythm work. ‘Where Have The Years Gone’ is another excellent track influenced by legends; this time, The Who. Even if you didn’t know that the track was written by the band after catching Daltrey and Townshend in concert, you would instantly pick up the vibes. ‘Roadkill BBQ’ is available now through Steamhammer/ SPV. A fantastic, old school rock n’ roll album that ticks all the boxes. Check Nitrogods out on Facebook Review: Dave Stott]]>