MF Ruckus- Thieves of Thunder
by Tim Wenger
There are Denver bands. And then there is MF Ruckus. Watching these guys evolve as musicians, all the way since the days of Forth Yeer Freshman all the way to the current lineup, has been one hell of a ride. Now, with this new record, the hair-metal-punk-soul craziness has reached full pandemonium. I’m not sure how else to describe Aaron Howell’s vocals other than the voice of a demonic rock star metal-head from space- it has that high voice appeal that metal had in the eighties but I can pick out some thrashy punk influence. I pictured an offspring of Ross Hostage from Allout Helter and the devil.
The songs are hard driving and fast, the band doesn’t come up for air until just before the final track, “Cheatin’ Up.” The record showcases some of the finest guitar work I’ve seen out of Denver’s rock scene during my three year tenure with this magazine. A modern day Iron Maiden.
Online: mfruckus.com
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