<\/p>\n
The hard rock genre has had a difficult time situating itself amongst contemporary music, which has largely been dominated by electronic tunes. Nowadays, it often seems that vocals are masked with different sound effects, heightening the quirkiness of the track, but downgrading the authenticity of it. With Rev Theory\u2019s upcoming album, Justice,<\/em> the American hard rock band has reminded us how powerful a song can be when it is solely comprised of raw vocals and instrumental rifts.<\/p>\n Rev Theory, formerly known as Revelation Theory, formed in 2002. Having released two prior albums, Truth is Currency <\/em>and Light It Up, <\/em>their third album, Justice,<\/em> proves to be their strongest yet. Since their debut album, the band has toured with several chart-topping groups, such has Hinder, Buckcherry and Lynryd Skynyrd. Their hit track, \u201cLight It Up\u201d has been featured on the World Wrestling Entertainment channel and on the video game, Guitar Hero: World Tour. Rev Theory will redefine the world of rock music with Justice, <\/em>when it drops on February 15th<\/sup> via Interscope Records.<\/p>\n Right off the bat, the album begins with its most powerful anthem track, \u201cDead In A Grave.\u201d The raspy vocals of Rich Luzzi reel the listener into the song and the clearly sung lyrics keep the listener fixed. The triumphant track\u2019s vocals are complemented with unreal guitar rifts, similar to those of Slash of Guns N\u2019 Roses. The catchy chorus of the opening number is positively haunting. Without a doubt a chart topping success, \u201cDead In A Grave\u201d is just the beginning. The 11 track LP only gets better and better with each tune. <\/span><\/p>\n Justice <\/em>is compiled with a series of other powerhouse anthems, such as \u201cJustice\u201d and \u201cHangman,\u201d but every so often, the listener is graced with a sincere ballad proving that hard rockers do have a heart.<\/p>\n \u201cFire,\u201d \u201cSay Goodbye\u201d and \u201cHollow Man\u201d are slow paced standouts. The power of the lead vocals is still prevalent, but the profound lyrics accompanied by the softened instrumentals, could bring a frown to the hardest of the hard rockers.<\/p>\n \u201cHollow Man\u201d wins the battle of the ballads in our book. The track begins with \u201cI could walk all night and never find what\u2019s right.\u201d As the song takes hold, the lyrical composition becomes even more relatable. Luzzi\u2019s vocals are at the forefront and guide the song to its completion. He is not just your typical screaming rocker, but one who could sing in just about any genre and deliver a solid performance.<\/p>\n Rev Theory mixes it up again with another rocking smash. Resembling a title from a Tim Burton film, \u201cWicked Wonderland,\u201d has all the characteristics of a hard rock hit. The fast paced track with once again, brilliant guitar rifts, displays Rev Theory\u2019s rebellious and frightful side bringing the album full circle. Reminiscent of the 90s grunge, \u201cWicked Wonderland\u201d has it all with the sounds of the electric guitar, powerhouse vocals and contrasting song dynamics. Just another track off of Justice <\/em>that has yet to disappoint.<\/p>\n Time to take a breath, as we can go on and on about this breakthrough rock album. This 11 track LP of success is the album that could add diversity to the chart topping sounds we hear today. Rev Theory might be pigeonholed as solely a hard rock band, but Justice <\/em>proves the band can mix it up and offer listeners a taste of triumph and sounds of sorrow. Third time is definitely the charm.<\/p>\n Lonnie Nemiroff<\/p>\n