Gamma Rage, the self-titled album from the Rhode Island-based heavy rock band, helmed by Chris Devona and Dwayne Voelker, grinds viscerally, pouring aggression and vulnerability through vehement rock. Mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side, the album is driven by Malyssa BellaRosa’s haunting vocals.
Gamma Rage opens with “Gloom,” a dark, grinding track that sets the tone with menacing drums and gnarly guitars. BellaRosa’s vocals are mesmerizingly psychedelic, effortlessly moving between a high, eerie head voice and rich, powerful tones. Her delivery adds a mystical edge to the song, creating a sense of unsettling beauty that contrasts with the song’s menacing undercurrents.
“Blindsided” builds with gritty guitar riffs that tear up the soundscape with crashing drums. The track brims with anger, as BellaRosa’s sharp, biting vocal delivery and its lush, grounding quality provide a strong counterbalance to the instrumentals.
“SCP 3000” is an uproar from the start, driven by Mike DelleFemine’s steady drumming and his charismatic but more assertive and grounding vocal contributions. Through the depths of the bustling music, Malyssa BellaRosa’s breathy head voice emerges. They duet like two heavy wielders, bringing forth storms from both sides.
“Wake Me” is the introspective closer to Gamma Rage. The track begins more reflectively with a psychedelic and brooding tone before gradually building with thumping drums. The fuzziness of the guitars provides an atmospheric shimmer, while BellaRosa’s lyrics, “I have lost my way/Don’t remember my name,” cut through with diaristic emotion. Her clear, storytelling tone pulls listeners into the narrative, offering a contemplative moment as the album winds down.
Listen to Gamma Rage on Spotify to hear the best of heavy rock with whirling grit coming from an infectious band synergy.
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Review by: Naomi Joan