Redscale - The Old Colossus (Album Review)

Release Date: October 15th 2021. Record Label: Majestic Mountain Records. Format: CD/DD/Vinyl

The Old Colossus - Tracklisting

1.On The Run 

2.The Old Colossus

3.It's a Death Cult, Baby 

4.Tabula Rasa

5.Hard To Believe 

6.Wall of Bricks

7.Of Wealth and Taste

8.At the End

9.The Lathe of Heaven

Review

The Old Colossus is the 3rd album from German Psych Stoner Rockers Redscale and sees the four piece band taking the tricks and trades from Stoner Rock masters such as KYUSS, Clutch, Fu Manchu and Truckfighers and giving it their own mini-makeover. The album also has a distinctive grunge vibe (Soungarden most definitely on the later stages) and maybe it gives this record a slightly true life vibe.

The vocals are from the Neil Fallon school of vocal delivery with a passionate Blues Rock growl. The album effortlessly moves from Desert Rock, Psych Rock, Stoner Rock and Grunge with the majority of the tracks. There is heavy appetite for FUZZ by Redscale on this release and they can sure give Truckfighers a run for their money in the FUZZ ROCK department.

Redscale have seemed to aim for a more STADIUM ROCK sound on this album and The Old Colossus is full of gigantic Stoner grooves with the emphasis on 90’s based Stoner Rock/Metal. The 9 songs held on the record are all impeccably played, written and recorded that Redscale have steadily been improving since their debut album Set In Stone was released back in Dec 2017.

There is a sense of adventure and urgency behind the majority of the tracks with songs such as: On The Run, “It’s A Death Cult, Baby” and The Old Colossus. Clutch fanatics will go crazy Redscale if they haven’t done so already. Later songs on the album focus more on the heavier style of Stoner Rock with “Of Wealth And Taste” and ``The Lathe Of Heaven''.

Redscale have delivered an album that builds upto a highly energetic and adventurous style of Stoner Rock with rich varied creativity to perhaps push Redscale into the upper levels of Stoner Rock/Metal. The sound and tone of the record is another highlight with superb production values allowing Redscale to deliver their best sounding record to date.

Kudos to Majestic Mountain Records for signing the band to their impressive expanding roster. As they’ve been releasing impressive records of late and will soon be up there with the likes of Ripple Music, Argonauta Records, Heavy Psych Sounds, RidingEasy Records and Kozmik Artifactz within the Stoner Rock underground.

This is Redscale’s show and The Old Colossus is a brilliantly entertaining album and if you’re on the lookout for a good old fashioned Stoner Rock/Metal album that nails the finer elements of the genre down to a fine art form then Redscale are here to welcome you with open arms.

Words by Steve Howe

Thanks to Richard at Sheltered Life PR  for the promo. The Old Colossus will be available to buy on CD/DD/Vinyl via Majestic Mountain Records from October 15th 2021.

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REDSCALE Release New Video For "It's A Death Cult Baby" From Upcoming New Album THE OLD COLOSSUS

REDSCALE is a heavy rock / stoner rock four-piece based in Berlin, Germany. Founded in 2015, REDSCALE released several records and brought their live shows to many stages. REDSCALE plays contemporary heavy rock. The powerful vocals are framed by collosseum-sized chordage, massive hooks and memorable melodies. 

The band released the following releases:  

UNDER THE SPELL (EP – 2016)

SET IN STONE (Album – 2017) 

FEED THEM TO THE LIONS (Album – 2019, Karma Conspiracy Records)  

THE OLD COLOSSUS (Album – due out October 15th, 2021, Majestic Mountain Records) 

The 2019 album "FEED THEM TO THE LIONS" was warmly welcomed by the heavy rock scene around the world and accompanied by positive reviews in many media outlets.

You can see watch the new video "It's A Death Cult Baby" from their upcoming third album "THE OLD COLOSSUS" due out on October 15th 2021 via Majestic Mountain Records (Digital/CD/Vinyl). 

REDSCALE is: 

Christian Reuter (Guitars)

Grant Price (Bass)

Henning Claussen (Vocals/Guitars)

Martin Stabler (Drums)

Website: www.redscaleband.com 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redscaleberlin 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redscaleband

Thanks to Vesper at Majestic Mountain Records for all of the details.

Redscale - Set In Stone (Album Review)

Release date: December 01st 2017. Label: Self Released. Format: CD/DD

Set In Stone – Tracklisting

1.The Ascent 01:49

2.Olympus 04:25

3.False Light 04:11

4.Atlas 04:42

5.The Collapse 04:07

6.Hypnos 03:08

7.Prometheus 04:55

8.The Descent 01:45

9.Beast from Below 03:19

Review

Set In Stone is the debut album from German Hard Rock/Stoner Rockers Redscale and it's a heavy and accomplished record from the band. The album has elements of Hard Rock, Classic Rock and Stoner Rock all delivered with a turbo charged energy. The vocals have a classic heavy metal feel as the vocals immerse themselves superbly well with the heavy stoner rock grooves.

The songs on the album follow a simple template of HEAVY RIFFS, LOUD VOCALS and CATCHY CHORUSES. Yeah it's a boring formula but it works so surprisingly well for Redscale as songs such as Olympus, False Light, The Collapse and Hypnos have a vintage Stoner Rock quality with elements of Psychedelia appearing here and there. The lyrics maybe inspired by the 80s Heavy Metal scene but at least Redscale are keeping the whole music within the Stoner Rock environment.

Set In Stone may not have the most original of sounds but what the album does have is PASSION and fantastic musicians who prove they can play with many fine riffs with enough power to satisfy even the most jaded of Hard Rock/Stoner Rock fan.

If you're in the mood for an album with a deep love for all things 1980s Hard Rock and Heavy Metal but with a modern Stoner Rock twist then look no further as Redscale are the band for you. Set In Stone is a superbly entertaining album and proves that Redscale have a bright future ahead of them.

Excellent and Highly Recommended.

Words by Steve Howe

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