Album Review: WIZZ WIZZARD – Tears From The Moon

Rocksector Records [Release date 18.02.13]

This album is the debut release from Belgian hard rockers Wizz Wizzard. Formed back in 2008 by frontman and pirate DJ, Wizz, the 5 piece have developed into a tight unit and are building quite a following in their homeland and beyond.

Traditional hard rock and metal are the band’s staple and they go about their business in a rock solid fashion. First track up is ‘Demons, Bad Witches’ which is a good introduction to the band, with a NWOBHM sound but with a Germanic edge to it.

The twin guitar work of Smb (?) and Sluize is the driving force on all tracks, the twosome providing solid riffs throughout. Frontman Wizz also acquits himself well whether on full-on tracks like the album title track ‘Tears From The Moon’ or on quieter interludes like the power ballad ‘ Hidden Paradise’.

As well as the studio tracks there are also a couple of live tracks which prove that the guys are just as effective in a live setting, the best being the guys’ tribute to Motorhead which is imaginatively entitled ‘Motorhead Music’. This song and title really sum up the Wizz Wizzard ethic, keep it simple and rock hard.

Wizz Wizzard don’t break any new ground and to be honest they will never be household names ( although their name does sound like a bathroom cleaning product). They do however play good hard rock well and if they were on a festival bill or at a bikers’ rally they would go down a storm with a pint or two. Simple but effective.

****

David Wilson

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