After more than fifteen years on the scene, Mississippi's Bass Drum of Death are making a statement with a new sixth studio album called "SIX", a return to their original, raw sound. Singer, guitarist and lead songwriter John Barrett is behind the project. He has built a reputation as one of the most authentic exponents of modern garage rock over his years on the music scene. Together with brother Jim Barrett and drummer Ian Kirkpatrick, the band on SIX harkens back to an era when rock was played with minimal effects but maximum energy. Their latest record thus combines punk predation and intense guitar energy in the vein of The Stooges, The White Stripes and The Black Keys.
Music critics have long ranked Bass Drum of Death among the most authentic representatives of contemporary garage rock. Pitchfork magazine called their debut GB City an explosive reminder that rock'n'roll can be both dirty and thrilling, while the UK's NME praised their ability to translate the typical energy of clubs directly onto the record. But it's their unrestrained sound, spontaneity and honesty that remains constant in their work even after all these years. Bass Drum of Death have never strived for perfection, but for authenticity. And that's how they have gained a loyal fan base around the world.
The new album "SIX", produced by Jeremy Ferguson (Cage the Elephant, White Reaper), was recorded mostly in John Barrett's home studio in Nashville. The band has returned to the minimalist approach that characterized their early recordings, while shifting their sound. The result is 11 songs that combine fierce rawness with catchy melodies - exactly the kind of music that reminds you that rock music is still alive. Don't miss their concert at Café V lese.