Drain The Blood

Hailed as the new Courtney Love, Distillers vocalist Brody Dalle has surely been taking tips from the ex-Hole star on how to keep herself in the headlines. First there was the strife with hubby/Rancid frontman Tim Armstrong, the band’s abdication to a major label, the switch from the Warped tour (which Rancid were playing) to Lollapalooza, the ensuing divorce and much-publicised romance with ex-PJ Harvey fancy man Josh Homme. Now comes the inevitable follow up to last year’s formidable Sing Sing Death House. ‘Drain The Blood’ – the first offering from Coral Fang – opens on a rather grungy note, although swiftly changing tack with the help of ska-punk guitars and Brody’s trademark growl. It is decidedly lighter than previous efforts and lacks the magic touch of anthems like ‘City Of Angels’, but still manages to kick ass on the mosh-o-meter.