Midnight Whiskey Massacre – Overwatch and Control

 

 

Midnight Whiskey Massacre – Overwatch and Control
Self-released – 2024
Metal, Doom, Punk
Rated: ***

Hertfordshire, I know that part of England well. Even though I’ve been there many times I’ve never had the pleasure of hearing about Midnight Whiskey Massacre until the band emailed their music. Of course, I could not have heard it before, cause it was only set loose upon all you unsuspecting heavy fiends a month or two ago. And it turned out that it’s a solo project and I assume the man behind it must be a big fan of bands like Orange Goblin, MC5, Sabbath and Motörhead. Well, we’re all fan of those bands right? But on his five track Overwatch and Control release he makes Midnight Whiskey Massacre sound like the bastard child of those four legendary bands. His voice often moving in Ben Ward’s direction or more towards Lemmy, still has a very own languid pronounced touch. The lo-fi, proto feeling of the entire production gives Midnight Whiskey Massacre that honest and profound edge, you immediately feel you are listening to someone’s blood, sweat and tears. There’s doom here, but it’s the proto metal touch that will have you coming back for more. More drinks, more riffs and more spilt blood. It’s a Midnight Whiskey Massacre, and Overwatch and Control is his first card on the table. Looking forward to seeing what more the man has up his sleeve…

(Written by JK)

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