STUCK MOJO “SOUTHERN BORN KILLERS” (Napalm Records, 2008)
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STUCK MOJO “SOUTHERN BORN KILLERS” (Napalm Records, 2008) |
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The originators of Crossover Metal are back. In the usual STUCK MOJO tradition, the ruthless lads from Atlanta strike with full force, combining heavy grooves with phat monster riffs. In addition, dirty Southern Rock and a whole lot of murderous hooklines, as well as controversial lyircs self define the Americans as "Southern Born Killers”. STUCK MOJO blazed the trail for the rap-rock genre by melting their heavy metal-bred Southern heritage with a front man who bled hip-hop. Formed in 1989 by guitarist Rich Ward, Mojo set out to experiment with this genre-blending musical hybrid and quickly acquired an international reputation as a band able to sonically beat you down, call you names, and help you back up for some more. As STUCK MOJO’s first release, "Snappin' Necks," appeared in the mid-90's, they were something of a phenomenon to some and a riddle to others. Daring to be different, STUCK MOJO challenged the system both musically and lyrically and, in the process, tore down barriers, prompting one European music journalist to declare, “If Zakk Wylde is the King of modern rock guitar, then Rich Ward is certainly the Duke.” In 2000, after six albums, eight world tours, years of living out of suitcases and constant friction between the band’s management and the band's record company, Century Media, STUCK MOJO drifted apart. Rich went on to release several records with other bands (Fozzy, Sick Speed), including a solo record and, after a 4-year hiatus, decided to reform STUCK MOJO, first testing the waters with a 17-date tour of Europe in February 2005. Not only were the gigs incredibly well attended but the live reviews were ecstatic, leading to 4 more tours of Europe and a 6-week tour of the US over the next 16 months. In March of 2006, Stuck Mojo entered Backstage Studios (UK) with producer Andy Sneap to beginrecording their new album "Southern Born Killers", their first full length release in 6 years. After first making a bold move by making the entire album available, for free, via download, a full-quality version of the disc, including the CD booklet and a limited bonus DVD, was made available for purchase. This “out of the box” gamble paid off and "Southern Born Killers" became one of the band’s most successful releases of their career, garnering STUCK MOJO nice additions to its fan base and prompting a signing with Napalm Records. Energized by new success and the introduction of the 6'5" front man and hip-hop powerhouse, Lord Nelson, STUCK MOJO is ready to innovate, invigorate, and devastate the audiences of the world with genuine balls-on-the-floor attitude and energy. On 29 March 2008 Napalm Records will re-release “Southern Born Killers” to coincide with the band’s next European tour. The album will include 3 new and unreleased bonus tracks.
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