KIDD HAVOK - Roll The Dice

Posted: 01/30/08

Reviewed by: Dirt

Category: Glam / 80s Hard Rock

Released: 2007

Label URL: www.suncityrecords.com

Artist URL: www.kiddhavok.com

Looking for some late 80s inspired glam?  Check out Kidd Havok.  The Florida based band formed in 1989, did some touring of the East Coast but packed it in around 1994 when the scene dried up.  The band is now back thanks to David Morris of Suncity Records.  The story goes that he bought their demo cassette off Ebay, located the guys from a phone number on the demo, and offered them a two album deal.  Roll The Dice is the remastered version of the band's demo, plus an extra track - a guitar solo tacked on the end of the disc.

The Bloody Truth:  Up front 80s vocals, 80s guitar stylings, prominent drums, and simple, fun lyrics.  This peppy cd is a must for anyone that still loves 80s hard rock and glam.  Vocalist Johnny B has a bit of a Phil Lewis' (LA Guns) swagger too. 

Killer Track:  "Lust 4 Life" - the band just nails it on this one!