Album Review: Fozzy - Judas

6 October 2017 | 5:08 pm | Brendan Crabb

"If you like your riffs (courtesy of perennially under-rated Rich Ward) with a chaser of melody, Fozzy have you covered."

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Having long shed the classic metal covers gimmick, Fozzy have gradually shifted towards slick, accessible hard rock with an eye fixed on US rock-radio playlists.

If you like your riffs (courtesy of perennially under-rated Rich Ward) with a chaser of melody, Fozzy have you covered. Singer Chris Jericho also infuses his considerable energy. It yields some groove-heavy, memorable cuts; the title track and Drinkin With Jesus contain hooks big enough to land Moby Dick. Some of the vocal effects and danceable inclinations can be distracting, and there's a little filler. Three Days In Jail's guest rapping feels jarring, too. Overall, a solid affair.