Hellyeah

Expectations were bound to be high for this supergroup of sorts, combining members from Nothingface, Mudvayne, and most notably, Pantera, welcoming back drummer Vinnie Paul, who had understandably gone through a lot after the tragic death of his brother Dimebag in 2004. Style-wise, it's a bit of a sum of its parts, as there's a fair bit of Pantera crossed with Mudvayne going on here, along with plenty of beer-bottle-breakin', barroom-brawling attitude. It's arguably a tad safe, as there really aren't a lot of surprises to be found -- Vinnie's drumming is excellent as everyone would expect, Chad Gray's vocals alternate between clean and screaming, as he does in Mudvayne, and the guitar riffs fine if not terribly distinctive. Lyrically it's a mixed bag, ranging from the not-too-serious (judging from song titles such as "Alchohaulin' Ass" and "Pole Rider") to something more substantial ("Thank You", a tribute of sorts to Dimebag, does have something relevant to say). Overall, it's a welcome site to see Vinnie jumping back into the fray, and while the band may not be earth-shattering nor ever attain the heights of Pantera, there's a need for bands like Hellyeah.

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