#the-outlaws — Public Fediverse posts

Tired? Irritable? Prone to bouts of melancholy that leave you feeling listless and unfocused, particularly as the weather changes? It could be seasonal affective disorder, but these symptoms can also typify a diet deficient in vitamin R(iff). If it’s the latter, Hellripper’s Coronach practically hemorrhages the cure for what ails you, parading pulse-pounding riffs, blistering solos, and enthralling grooves with palliative nonchalance. Unleashing Hellripper’s fourth album in under a decade, architect and sole member James McBain maintains a tried-and-true release schedule and, more importantly, a steady evolution of sophisticated songwriting that’s as compelling as it is emboldening. I won’t mince words—Coronach is an undeniable corker and succeeds as Hellripper’s greatest triumph to date. So run down to your local or digital dealer and grab some Coronach posthaste!

Expanding on the achievements of Hellripper’s previous albums, Coronach harnesses the charm of earlier releases and injects them with a lethal dose of vitality. Back in 2017, debut Coagulating Darkness bled its influences on its sleeve, from riffs dripping with warp-speed Venom to the guitar lead from “Bastard of Hades” pulled straight from Metallica’s “Hit the Lights.” The Affair of the Poisons shaped Hellripper’s identity with flurries of licks that, while still laced with influences, exuded a welcome dimension of originality. Three years ago, Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags’ introduced knotted, longer-form compositions that pushed out the runtime while augmenting Hellripper’s arsenal of aural ammunition. With Coronach, Hellripper strikes a balance between the lengthier arrangements of Warlocks and the breakneck blackened bangers of yore, amplified by stellar performances throughout.

Coronach (24-bit HD audio) by Hellripper

Coronach overflows with electrifying instrumentation, and while McBain supplies most of Hellripper’s sonic ingredients, a few guests further enrich its proceedings. Searing leads and scorching solos set Coronach’s eight tracks aflame, boasting some of the hookiest guitar-playing I’ve heard this year. “Hunderprest” and “Blakk Satanik Fvkkstorm” crackle with flashy fretwork, buoyed by longtime six-string contributor Joseph Quinlan (Desert Heretic). Similarly, “Kinchyle (Goatkraft and Granite)” rumbles with snappy Motörheadstrong riffs before an acoustic guitar cuts in to transition the song into slinky grooves and heavy half-times. After some interplay, the pace ramps back up to close out on the intro riff. Hellripper has never lacked for earworms, yet Coronach unveils a mature understanding of dynamic songwriting that endows depth and complexity while never sounding forced or unnatural. Besides Quinlan, Jess Townsend contributes violin on “Baobhan Sith (Waltz of the Damned),” while singer Marianne returns to lend her vocals on a few tracks and Antonio Rodriguez reprises the bagpipes on closer “Coronach.” Vacuous’s Max Southall even bestows some percussive flair on “Mortercheyn.” Between himself and the talented musicians he’s assembled, it’s clear that while McBain is comfortable with his supporting cast, he’s determined not to put out the same album twice.

What impresses me most with Coronach is that McBain manages to broaden Hellripper’s auditory palette without ever losing the band’s core identity. “Hunderprest” and “Coronach” brim with the band’s trademark rippin’ riffs, yet the solos recall southern rock shredding à la Lynyrd Skynyrd or The Outlaws played at one-and-a-half speed. “Sculptor’s Cave,” meanwhile, channels what El Cuervo affectionately dubbed ‘Motörhead on cocaine’ energy during its “Rock ‘n’ Roll”-informed solo. A pervasive punk attitude also shimmers beneath the surface of Coronach, where the unadorned guitar refrains from “Kinchyle (Goatkraft and Granite),” “Sculptor’s Cave,” and “Mortercheyn” evoke more technical versions of Bad Religion and The Offspring. Tying it all together and allowing the myriad influences to coalesce, the mix ensures this is the best Hellripper has sounded, retaining their raw edge while dialing back the ‘everything louder than everything else’ approach that afflicted past albums—The Affair of the Poisons in particular.

Doubtlessly, Hellripper has dropped their finest release so far with Coronach, though a few small adjustments could have boosted it to undisputed excellence. “Baobhan Sith (Waltz of the Damned)” runs a tad too long, and although I like “Mortercheyn,” it doesn’t quite live up to the heights of the other tracks. Even so, I unapologetically return to Coronach again and again with no signs of slowing down. Just remember—Coronach must be taken while driving or operating heavy machinery. If lethargy creeps in or your mouth runs dry from a chronic deficit of Vitamin R, just take one to two doses of Coronach (by ear) and wait for Hellripper’s restorative fix to kick in.1

Rating: Great!!
DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Century Media Records
Websites: Website | Bandcamp | Facebook
Releases Worldwide: March 27th, 2026

@jalefkowit there is "The Outlaws", a black comedy from the BBC about doing community service in Bristol, where one of the characters, Lady Gabriella "Gabby" Penrose-Howe, is an influencer (with issues).

I had thought her character was a Stephen Merchant darkest satire until I saw it.

(If you haven't seen it, Christopher Walken is excellent albeit with a haircut that is almost a crime in itself.)

#TheOutlaws #Bristol

[Edit: why I couldn't spell BBC I don't know]

🎬 Wednesday = Watchlist time!
Dive into #TenHours, #Marichi & #TheOutlaws on @tentkotta!

👉 Subscribe now: http://tentkotta.com
✅ Go legal. Say no to piracy!

#Tentkotta #Streaming #Movies #TentkottaOTT #4K #TentkottaVibes

The Outlaws: Deutschlandpremiere von Staffel 3 bald bei ProSieben Fun #TheOutlaws
https://www.serienjunkies.de/news/outlaws-deutschlandpremiere-staffel-prosieben-125920.html?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=News%20(125920)#sjnews

‘The Outlaws’ Producer Nickie Sault Launches Production Company Class 5, Sets First Feature ‘Rare Singles’ With Ben Myers
#Variety #Global #News #TheOutlaws

https://variety.com/2024/film/global/nickie-sault-class-5-rare-singles-film-ben-myers-1236207695/

Completed the binge-watch of season three of The Outlaws over the last few nights.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11646832/

Just utterly fantastic storytelling and characters.

#TheOutlaws

Big Talk Studios Developing UK Remake Of ‘Cheers’ As It Diversifies In Perilous Scripted Market
#News #BBC #BigTalkStudios #CBSStudios #Cheers #DawnFrench #Ludwig #TheCompletelyMadeUpAdventuresofDickTurpin #TheOutlaws

https://deadline.com/2024/10/cheers-uk-adaptation-big-talk-studios-1236103285/

Freddie Salem Dies: Guitarist For Southern Rockers The Outlaws Was 70
#Obituaries #FreddieSalem #TheOutlaws

https://deadline.com/2024/09/freddie-salem-dead-outlaws-guitarist-1236097532/

Heute neu: Staffel 2 von The Outlaws bei ZDFneo #TheOutlaws #HeuteNeu #PlayByDay
https://www.serienjunkies.de/news/staffel-outlaws-zdfneo-123890.html?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=News%20(123890)#sjnews

Not planning a full out #review
of season 3 of #TheOutlaws, but if you've been watching all along season 3 brings it all to a very satisfying ending. #ChristopherWalken
is only there for a minute, but all the others are back and situations are resolved. I did write full reviews of seasons 1 and 2, therefore don't think another is needed.

#TVSeries #comedy #BritishHumor

The Outlaws: Free-TV-Premiere der 2. Staffel im August bei ZDFneo #TheOutlaws
https://www.serienjunkies.de/news/outlaws-free-premiere-staffel-123585.html?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=News%20(123585)#sjnews

Stephen Merchant Says ‘The Outlaws’ Will Be Rested After Season 3
#News #Amazon #BabyReindeer #BBC #JessicaGunning #PrimeVideo #StephenMerchant #TheOffice #TheOutlaws

https://deadline.com/2024/05/the-outlaws-season-3-last-stephen-merchant-1235920656/

#TheMetalDogArticleList
#BraveWords
Today In Metal History 🤘 May 15th, 2024 🤘KICK AXE, THE OUTLAWS, RAINBOW, RAZOR, IN FLAMES, MÖTLEY CRÜE, DIO, MEGADETH
Heavy Birthdays 71st Freddie Salem (THE OUTLAWS) - 1953 62nd Mike "M-Bro" Embro (RAZOR) - 1962 55th Rob Thorne (SACRED OATH) - 1969 49th Peter Iwers (IN FLAMES) - 1975 53rd Mike Disalvo (CRYPTOPSY) - 1971 HEAVY RELEASES...

https://bravewords.com/news/today-in-metal-history-may-15th-2024-kick-axe-the-outlaws-rainbow-razor-in-flames-motley-crue-dio-megadeth

#RAINBOW #MOTLEYCRUE #DIO #MEGADETH #KICKAXE #THEOUTLAWS #RAZOR #INFLAMES #SACREDOATH

Big Talk Studios Hires First Drama Creative Director From Bronte, Producer Of J.K. Rowling’s ‘Strike’
#News #BigTalkStudios #BronteFilmTV #Strike #TheOutlaws

https://deadline.com/2024/05/big-talk-studios-hires-jenny-van-der-lande-from-bronte-film-tv-1235915621/

#PrimeVideo #Canada May 2024: #TheIronClaw, #Migration, Crossroads, Canadian scripted drama #NuitBlanche, #TheOutlaws season three, and more.

#movies #series #Streaming #Movie #drama #AmazonPrimeVideo

https://cee.onl/oia

The Outlaws: Staffel 3 startet im Mai bei Prime Video #TheOutlaws
https://www.serienjunkies.de/news/outlaws-staffel-mai-prime-122701.html?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=News%20(122701)#sjnews

‘Baby Reindeer’ Star Jessica Gunning Talks Mastering Accents & Her Debut Writing Credit On ‘The Outlaws’
#News #AmazonPrimeVideo #BabyReindeer #BBC #BigTalk #ChristopherWalken #CreativeCitiesConvention #JessicaGunning #StephenMerchant #TheOutlaws

https://deadline.com/2024/04/baby-reindeer-jessica-gunning-the-outlaws-creative-cities-convention-1235892760/

Finde ja super, dass das @ZDF gute, englischsprachige Serien wie #TheOutlaws in der #ZDFmediathek mit Originalton hat, aber warum in aller Welt, gibt es keine #Untertitel????!

Heute neu: Staffel 2 von The Outlaws bei ProSieben Fun #TheOutlaws #HeuteNeu #PlayByDay
https://www.serienjunkies.de/news/staffel-outlaws-prosieben-fun-121842.html?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=News%20(121842)#sjnews

Gibt es einen Song, der euch mit jemandem verbindet? "Young Dumb & Broke" ist der Song von Christian & Rani in #TheOutlaws. #Valentinstag

Wie er, aus dem Hochhausviertel, und sie, Oxford-Stipendiatin, sich kennenlernen, seht ihr in der #ZDFmediathek: https://www.zdf.de/serien/the-outlaws/die-neue-gang-100.html?at_medium=Social%20Media&at_campaign=Mastodon&at_specific=ZDF