The Apocaliptic Riders – “Samurai”
There’s Fates Warning, Dream Theater, Ayreon, on the one hand. On the other, there’s Twisted Sister, AC/DC, Pantera. You know, two different mentalities: wanker music vs. keep it simple, stupid. Which type of band has fans that drink when they listen to music? Die Apocalyptischen Reiter/The Apocalyptic Riders are in the alcohol side of the equation. Why, with songs like “Rock ‘n Roll”, “Hey-Ho” and “Lazy Day”, you are guaranteed not to have to think too much. The music is pretty loud, basic metal/rock, with thrash, heavy metal and some surprises here and there, like blast beats or mellow moments. In addition, some songs are in English, some in German. The lyrics point out three important things that you might not know: 1) they like to rock, 2) they like play to rock and 3) they love rock ‘n roll. If you are Mr. Serious Metalhead, you should stay away because these guys are just playing simple, beer hard rock.