Drifting onto your playlists soon!

DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present Beggars Ransom, a new two-track 7” by DRIFTER from the USA.

ATTENTION PANHANDLERS…!

Just when you thought the dust had settled, Drifter return, whipping the very horse they rode in on. And this time, they’re fit to drink the whole well dry. Best return the other horses to the stable… Or better yet, just put ‘em down. Yes, Drifter plays for keeps with their new 7’’ single entitled Beggars Ransom, featuring two classy cuts sure to leave you dead in your tracks. Think what you want about today’s musical landscape, but Drifter are one of the few bands playing with a full deck. With no fixed address, Drifter are staking claim from the US territories – which may come as a surprise upon listening. Not many bands are so capably selling NWOBHM by the pound, but Drifter seems to have, for whatever reason, gotten the best exchange rate. Not a pale imitation neither – true fans of the genre will hear right away.

REVIEW

This is my first exposure to DRIFTER, so everything you’re about to read is purely based off of my first impressions. That being said, I love their aesthetic thus far.

The single cover art is amazing! I’ve always been a huge fan of that style of artwork. The band logo is simple, but effective (and legible), and stays mostly in the same area as the artwork.

We kick things off with the title track, “Beggars Ransom”. Which starts with some really nice leadwork that revoked a bit of SAXON for me (a la “Princess of the Night”). Helluva of a riff to start things! The vocals are right up my alley as well. Moreover, shoutout to the production for perfectly recreating that early 80s sound. This track was the longer of the two, coming in at a solid 6:19.

The final track on this 2-song offering was “Run On”. Beginning things with a nifty melodic lead bit is always a surefire way to get the blood pumping. Also, banshee screams are an automatic passing grade. Some outstanding vocalwork in this one, and a really nice melody to the chorus.

Conclusion

All in all, this being a brief little peek into what DRIFTER has to offer, I’m eager to hear more. Both tracks were quite strong, with some killer instrumentation and stellar lyrics.

TheNWOTHM Score: 8/10

DRIFTER
Bandcamp: https://drifterheavymetal.bandcamp.com/
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