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Album Review: Rob Zombie-The Great Satan

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Cover artwork courtesy of Nuclear Blast Records


Words written by Anselm Anderson

Rob Zombie has built a successful career as both a film director and musician. He initially gained fame with the band White Zombie and later found success as a solo artist. His films, such as "The House of 1000 Corpses" and the "Halloween" franchise, have also attracted a dedicated and enthusiastic fanbase.

Mr Zombie now returns following a four-year hiatus with his eighth studio album, The Great Satan, through Nuclear Blast Records. I have long been a fan of the macabre style of horror metal, as it combines heavy metal, Nu-Metal and Groove Metal with an industrial edge, and gore-infested lyrics. Zombie has produced some rather excellent records for his ilk, such as his 1998 release, The Hellbilly Deluxe, 2001's The Sinister Urge, and 2006's Educated Horses, which produced classics like 'Living Dead Girl', Dragula' and 'Never Gonna Stop'

He now presents his latest work, which resembles a semi-biography. It features his signature distorted monologues, eerie, horror-themed string arrangements, and his characteristic cackling voice, delivering yet another dose of the elements that have defined a Rob Zombie album for the past thirty years.

"The Great Satan" opens with some energetic tracks like "F.T.W 84" and "Tarantula," capturing the nostalgic feeling of a fourteen-year-old boy listening to Rob Zombie for the first time. It seems that Zombie has drawn inspiration from his earlier releases, as this album sounds reminiscent of them. The fist-pumping feel of his unique style of metal continues with 'I'm a Rock and Roller' and 'Heathen Days', replete with anthemic choruses and sharp riffs, which provokes a sense of urgency and adrenaline to headbang along to. Rob Zombie continues to explore themes rooted in sci-fi and horror, drawing inspiration from Hammer Horror films. At times, it feels as though this album reflects incidents from his younger years, capturing the enthusiasm of a young Rob Zombie as he embarks on his journey to rockstar fame. Tracks like 'Sir Lord Acid Wolfman', The Devil Man', and 'Punk and Demons' feel influenced by Zombie's musical heroes, sounding like Alice Cooper and his close friend, Marilyn Manson. These tracks showcase dark guitar riffs, deep vocals, and catchy choruses that encourage sing-alongs. The album is fifteen tracks, which can feel a bit too long, but it retains that momentum and enthusiasm that Zombie has elevated for the past four decades.

Zombie incorporates more punk-like tracks, such as 'Revolution Motherfuckers' and 'The Black Scorpion', which would send any audience into a wild frenzy with their fast-tempo riffs and haunting calls. Overall, "The Great Satan" marks a return to the roots of an infamous horror rock star, which fans like myself will appreciate. However, new listeners may find this style of music feels dated and may struggle to connect with it in today's landscape of modern metal. Personally, I enjoyed this release for its full metal sound, featuring great songs, powerful riffs, and plenty of headbangers.

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