In anticipation of their upcoming Spring album Hero Down, the distinctly creative rock project Lion Drome launches the intriguing and artistically enthralling Black Light Cobra – an infectious and impressive single, which emerges complete with a unique cover of U2’s I Will Follow.
Live alternative rock with a theatrical but distorted tone and pace, Black Light Cobra is explosive and quirky, but also catchy and satisfying. It’s a huge arrangement and song, beautifully written, with some unexpected changes in melody and mood that really help elevate that inherent emotional depth and character quite brilliantly.
Soaring drumlines and power chords, fast fingers and raspy but energised vocals, make up the lifeblood of Lion Drome, and this new set of tracks comes after a significant period of difficulty for the musicians in the band. Out of the ashes rises some of their best music yet though, and Black Light Cobra is supreme in its use of cinematic detail, evolution, story, and sentiment. It’s a snappy but evocative track, often atmospheric and soulful, at other times almost punk-rock-like in its outcry and anthemic resolves.
Coming in at close to seven minutes, Black Light Cobra is a mighty testament to the conviction and heart of Lion Drome. Their music is always an event, their songwriting fascinating but also edgy and smart, and the ambiance here, the riffs, melodies and quieter moments alike, all presents an intoxicating and genuinely original sound. The influences are vast, but with that, the identity of the band is undeniable.
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