Best Demo Of 2003
Eric Compton
MaximumMetal

Some music immediately fills my head with visions. As I made my way through the 18 minutes (five tracks) of no-bullshit ass kickin' hard rock/heavy metal on Supervillain's self-titled EP, I began seeing giant Marshall amplifiers, a mess of guitar cords, and swirling dirty long hair, all of which was captured on black and white film. If you're now thinking of a sound that recalls the gonzo days of 70s hard rock and distorted guitars, you've won the prize. The quintet plays an aggressive brand of hard rock that relies on two guitars, bass, drums, and screaming/nasty vocals to create a sound that hails the mighty riff, pays tribute to burning leads, and applauds the bombast that is rock and roll (as it should be). In the way of comparison, two bands came to mind: L.A. Guns and Soundgarden. In the former case, I'm thinking of the Guns' way of creating sleazy rockers full of piss and vinegar, not any kind of hair band comparison (sorry folks, but the L.A. Guns sound was never about that anyway). With regard to Soundgarden, I'm really only talking about certain sound elements present on the early albums, such as Chris Cornell's vocal wails and the abrasive guitar tone. Morgan Adams doesn't only sing, he spits, flails, and shakes. His vocals have attitude written all over them. I don't want to mislead you into thinking that the music is some kind of retro-rock; it simply recalls the spirit of the era and is anything but dated. Supervillain is highly recommended for those who like a splash of whiskey and a kick in the ass with their rock and roll, not to mention some good 'ole eardrum damage.
Live4Metal
Review by Scott Alisoglu