RR: We started with three or four more songs from the vault, and then we proceeded to write more new songs from there. We focused on a classic production approach in the early Ozzy, early Dio vein, using acoustic drums and little modern effects to capture the timeless sound of those albums, as opposed to trying to make a super modern recording.
The music is more fitting to the hard rock sound that people know and love back when the band was first formed. We wrote the new songs with an entire album in mind and wanted to capture the band as true as it is live, so the approach was not much different than the Sons of Thunder album in that respect.
JM: Your album with Joshua is one of the most sought after and loved in the Joshua catalog. Now, he is about to reissue a remixed and remastered edition of the Intense Defense album. Have you had any contact with him on this reissue, or any plans to work with him again in the future?
JM: Your last album with Impellitteri Wicked Maiden was amazing — as predicted; have there been any plans for another album with them soon? It is doing well so they will run with that for as long as possible I suppose. We are both very happy with our last Wicked Maiden CD. JM: When the first Project: Driver release came about, you were a new name to the scene.
Now you have spent 25 years making a name for yourself — has there ever been any talk at any time over the years of a possible second M. RR: That would be very cool to me. Project, and I think it would be a blast to finally tour with that band. JM: If you had a chance to put together and sing with your own super group today, who would some of those musicians be? JM: Who are some of your favorite modern bands these days? JM: You have done a lot of guest work with other bands.
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Despite garnering a large following as a result of its well received 5 song demo from , Driver never signed a deal, with one of the main reasons being the emerging grunge scene of the time. Driver remained on hiatus for close to twenty years when it was resurrected by the duo, who recorded new versions of the classic demo cuts in addition to several new songs for the full length debut Sons Of Thunder.
Countdown , the spring of sophomore release from Driver, finds Rob Rock and Roy Z renewing their partnership. Similar to Sons Of Thunder , Countdown features a mixture of new material and older demo tracks while staying true to the signature Driver sound. When approaching things from a melodic standpoint, Driver proves no less able.
No, not a metal or hard rock ballad but more than enough rhythm guitar presents itself for your attention to be held long term. On one hand, you will find the melodic tendencies of Joshua but merged with the faster and heavier sounds to Impellitteri.
On the other, the signature Roy Z songwriting abilities that helped define the artists solo material stand out equally well. The overall feeling is that Countdown bases itself upon a foundation of eighties metal due to the melodic nature to the songwriting while also highlighting occasional hints of traditional and melodic power metal as a result of the heaviness therein. Rob Rock continues to shine with his soaring and powerful vocal style- the guy is not know as the voice of melodic metal for nothing.
Roy Z plays no small role in helping make Countdown the heavier of the two Driver releases. Production highlights a rawer sound in comparison to Sons Of Thunder.
By raw I do not mean thin or muddy but rather vintage- as in backing away from a lot of unnecessary polish and letting the bands natural energy stand out in the process. The sound is also clean enough to allow the bass and leads to rise above the mix and drums maintain a commanding presence.
Lyrics are forthright as any project Rob Rock as participated. More details in the track by track. Either way, if a long term fan of Rob Rock or devotee of eighties metal in general, then by all means make Countdown a priority purchase. The song storms its distance at a furious clip, dramatic in its unyielding power metal touches but every bit inspired with its eighties style accessible hooks.
Lyric snippet:. Everybody stands before the Judge You know your name is written in the Book He holds it in His hands, worthy is the Lamb.
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