Combat Rock
Brutal hard rock riffs built for the drama of conflict and hard-fought victories on battlefields of every shape and size. (HK-21)
Combat can take on many forms. And in every struggle, conflict, or contest, there is an element of action. From dangerous downhill tracks to pay-per-view fights, whatever the sport, match, or obstacle of your choosing, that level of intensity requires a soundtrack powerful enough to feed the adrenaline.
When the fireworks begin (literal or metaphorical), Combat Rock (HK-21) sets the tone with tense and tough hard rock riffs designed for the extreme.
Composed by Jonathan Still, whose credits include the NFL and WWE, and mixed by Matt Bayles (Pearl Jam, Mastodon, Soundgarden, Minus The Bear, Deftones), this set of tracks is full of the anticipation and force that thrives in genres like grunge, metal, and hard rock with guitar riffs and hooks that go toe-to-toe with artists from the heyday of Ozzfest and beyond.
“Muscle Machines” carries the metal and mystery with a dynamic arrangement that pushes all the way to the end. With piano accents arriving in the final moments to drive the madness home, be sure to check out the Promo 30 version of this track (and all HypeKit tracks) which distills that raw energy into an effective and edit-friendly powerhouse.
Closing out this album is “Demon Pirates” which sounds exactly like the title. This is for anyone who has fantasized about sailing the seven seas while battling the elements and monarchy. The epic and gigantic arrangement translates directly into modern day conflict and the inevitable victory that follows.
These two tracks are just a taste of the strong and individual character you get from every cut on Combat Rock. There is plenty of room to play in the hard rock genre, and we effectively explore that space with easily one of our favorite rock albums in the catalog. The practical applications of this record go on and on, including hockey, professional wrestling, monster trucks, football, extreme sports, summer blockbusters, and of course the action movie classic Unflinching Walk trope.
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