ATOM SMASH, a Rock Band in its true form is a fading thing. The genre has seen better years and there’s no denying it. Bodies pile up in dance clubs while rockers glam up their wardrobe for a piece of the dwindling record sales. Producers package ear candy so parents will do the purchasing, while kids do the ripping. The new Atom Smash is in every sense Rock ‘n’ Roll; “Beautiful Alien” is what they’re calling it. Some days ago MSFinland‘s Kostya had a chance to interview band’s vocalist Serg Sanchez about their new album, the music industry and the plans for the future…
1. Hello Serg Sanchez, welcome to Metal Shock Finland! Hola! The group formed in 2006 by you and Paul Trust. How did you guys meet each other and where from you came the idea to form a band?
I was in a metal group that he was interested in producing. He convinced me to persue my own project with him. I had a lot respect for his sounds.
3. What music influenced the most on your style?
Soundgarden, Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains
1. Beautiful Alien
2. Square 1
3. Hangman
4. Good Times, Dark Ages
5. The World Is Ours
6. Kiss from a Rose
7. Don’t You Forget It
8. Cocaine Angel
9. Hole in My Head
10. 2012 Baby
11. Kids Got Moves
Miami rockers Atom Smash have just hit the road promoting their new album ‘Beautiful Alien’ which combines modern rock and country rock in one clever environment.
With the starting track ‘Beautiful Alien’ giving you a combination between Slide guitars, Synths, and the feel of the Wild West on your side all you’re missing is the tumbleweed and possibly the odd shoot out, but it really does take you out there! Another great track on the album is ‘Hangman’ with the rough rhythm chugs and drums carrying the vocals into a new light; everything is really good about this. Great music full of strange and wonderful delights like in the middle of ‘Hangman’ using the odd backing vocals before the solo kicks in and everything just gets better.
I had a little smile to myself upon first hearing ‘Kiss from a Rose’ as I remember growing up to the original version of this by ‘Seal’ and I liked it even back then. Now, I’m not usually a fan of people ripping off other artist’s music but they really have done this song some justice; Very well modified for a new great sound. Into something a little smoother now and we’re given ‘Cocaine Angel’ with the acoustic guitar driving the finger picked rhythms. The vocals are so very balanced to keep you flowing with the music all the way and as it picks up you have already become a part of the song so it just gets better. Onto a very odd song for this album but extremely well written ‘Hole in my Head’ has some excellent licks and riffs, add to that the lead guitar and the harmony line it plays over the top is brilliant. The vocals can be quite confusing at times but that’s not because you can’t hear them, instead because there is so many other things happening at the same time. The last song on the album leaves you with ‘Kids got moves’ using those much welcomed vocals we’ve grown to like, Kurt Cobain-esq acoustic riffs/phrases and obscure drum beats.
There is loads going on with this album and would make excellent easy listening at the end of a heavy shift, or in the car on a long drive.
An excellent way to unwind.
8/10
Reviewed by Dylan Raine
BOBAFLEX, EDISUN, ATOM SMASH Tour
4/5 – Philipsburg, PA @ Club Squared
4/6 – Flint, MI @ Machine Shop
4/7 – La Crosse, WI @ The Varsity
4/10 – Kearney, NE @ The Garage
4/12 – Gillette, WY @ Jakes Tavern
4/13 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
4/14 – Spokane, WA @ A Club
4/16 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
4/17 – La Grande, OR @ Bud Jacksons Sportsmans Bar
4/18 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Liquid Joe’s
4/19 – Englewood, CO @ Moe’s
4/20 – Sioux Falls, SD @ Phoenix Lounge
4/21 – Aberdeen, SD @ Radio Convention
ATOM SMASH Dates
5/9 – Rock Hill, SC @ The Money
5/10 – Raleigh, NC @ Berkeley Café
5/11 – Baltimore, MD @ Recher Theater w/ Edisun
5/12 – Vienna, WV @ Yellowbeards (MS Society Fest w/ Skid Row, Trixter, Modern Superstar, more)
Team ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC has issued the following:
Miami Rockers ATOM SMASH is set to commence on a tour supporting Bobaflex and Edisun this upcoming week. The tour will be in support of their latest album, Beautiful Alien, which saw its release on March 20th. The album’s first single, “The World Is Ours”, which was produced by Paul Trust, is already receiving great radio airplay, and expect for plenty more catchy tracks off of Beautiful Alien to be added to radio soon.
If there’s a rock band out there who knows the art of kicking ass, it’s ATOM SMASH. The band has toured with the likes of Cavo, Nonpoint, Egypt Central, Filter, Tantric, just to name a few, and have seen much success from their incredible live show. ATOM SMASH has seen success in their previous hit song “Do Her Wrong” off of their previous Jive Records effort, which sold 25,000+ singles and charted #1 on Sirius XM, leading for the smash hit to become a WWE Theme Song. Along with this, their hit anthem “Sacrifice” was a featured song during the MLB Playoffs 2010, and Maxim Magazine featured ATOM SMASH as “Best New Artist”. Check out ATOM SMASH online here: www.facebook.com/AtomSmash
BOBAFLEX, EDISUN, ATOM SMASH Tour
4/5 – Philipsburg, PA @ Club Squared
4/6 – Flint, MI @ Machine Shop
4/7 – La Crosse, WI @ The Varsity
4/10 – Kearney, NE @ The Garage
4/12 – Gillette, WY @ Jakes Tavern
4/13 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
4/14 – Spokane, WA @ A Club
4/16 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
4/17 – La Grande, OR @ Bud Jacksons Sportsmans Bar
4/18 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Liquid Joe’s
4/19 – Englewood, CO @ Moe’s
4/20 – Sioux Falls, SD @ Phoenix Lounge
4/21 – Aberdeen, SD @ Radio Convention
ATOM SMASH Dates
5/9 – Rock Hill, SC @ The Money
5/10 – Raleigh, NC @ Berkeley Café
5/11 – Baltimore, MD @ Recher Theater w/ Edisun
5/12 – Vienna, WV @ Yellowbeards (MS Society Fest w/ Skid Row, Trixter, Modern Superstar, more)
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