HamHead makes a thunderous comeback with their new instrumental single “Sling,” a sprawling and shape-shifting jam that fuses the brainy twists of ’70s prog rock with a razor-sharp modern edge. The project, driven by bassist, guitarist, and synth wizard Tim Coletti, alongside legendary drummer Jeff Plate (Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Savatage, Metal Church, Alta Reign) and lead guitarist Joe Clapp, resurrects the trio’s late-’80s chemistry through the “magic of the interweb,” as they put it.
From the first beat, “Sling” wastes no time flexing its muscle. Sparkling cymbals slice through the mix while the rhythm section crackles with restless energy. Coletti’s bass roams freely beneath Clapp’s searing guitar leads, which spiral and bend with the unpredictability of early King Crimson or Rush. Every few bars, the melody mutates. It’s dynamic and fluid, as it switches from the highs of dynamism to the lows of intriguing complexity, as if the track itself is breathing and adapting in real time. Plate’s drumming holds it all together, propelling the track with machine-tight fills that keep listeners gripping the edge of their seats.
“Sling” has got its musicians locked into pure creative telepathy, which only comes from decades of shared history. It’s just genuine, intuitive, unfiltered musicianship that speaks louder than words.
By the time the final cymbal crash fades, you’re left exhilarated, almost dazed, wondering what sonic world they’ll explore next. With “Sling,” HamHead proves that some bands don’t just reunite — they time-travel back to their roots and come out blazing.
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Review by: Naomi Joan