Killa Babes - We Are The Killa Babes

Killa Babes - We Are The Killa Babes

Self released - April 2020

Nwobhm, Stoner, Glam

Rated: *****

Add the Killa Babes to the esteemed ranks of Canadian heavy rockers, with their bold entrance made via debut EP We Are The Killa Babes. The group from Kitchener, Ontario combine the catchy rhythms and guitar theatrics of NWOBHM and glam with a rougher edge of stoner rock to deliver a fun, hard-hitting sound with bite. Opener "Doctor Officer" starts the show with chugging 80s riffs and a fist-pumping chorus, layered with crunching double guitars and topped off by the excellent vocals. Coarse and deep, the singing adds an element of punk danger to the music, keeping the tunes threatening while still reveling in throwback fun. Follow-up "Some Dogs Don't Last" makes the Babes' Sabbath influence known, laying down a stomping riff with creeping bass to make Ward and Geezer proud. The vocals sneer and accost, and a ripping guitar solo sets ears ablaze before shifting to a galloping riff from the school of Maiden. The last two tracks of the EP show no slowing down either and add in even more elements to the heavy mix. The adrenaline shot of "I Don't Know" leads off with anthemic punk shouts before diving into uptempo, razor sharp licks. Highlight track and closer "Going To Japan" adds some tongue-in-cheek shenanigans with the guitars mimicking Eastern strings, followed by a winding, thumping riff a la Them Crooked Vultures. We Are The Killa Babes is a blast of an EP that mixes an unexpected blend of influences to stellar results. Catchy, gritty, and wildly fun, Killa Babes are ones to watch after just a taste of their sound.

(Written by Shastabeast)

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