Album Review: Last in Line- Jericho
Rock supergroup Last in Line releases their third studio album Jericho today via ear MUSIC! The name might be familiar to the ardent classic rock fan: it was the name of the 1984 album by Dio. Formed in 2012 by former Dio Luminaries, guitarist Vivian Campbell, bassist Jimmy Bain and drummer Vinny Appice, the trio did with the intention of celebrating the charismatic singer's memory. However, the band soon decided to move forward and create their style of music in the vein of Dio. Jericho catches that same power and energy with the powerful vocals of Andrew Freeman instead. The album features enough meaty riffs for the average rock fan to gnaw on, alongside the impeccable drumming of Mr Appice and rumbling basslines of new bassist Phillip Soussan: a replacement for the late Jimmy Bain, who sadly passed away in 2016. Those familiar sounds of Appice's snare drum open with 'Not Today Satan', a resounding track to kick off any rock album with Campbell's leads, an e...