The Full Bug - Black Hole Syndrome

Release date - 14.6.18

Record Label - Independent

Track Listing

1. Bloodbath

2. Natural Downer

3. Lately

4. Break Ground

The Full Bug are a hard rock band from Tel Aviv, Israel. They responded to my call for new music on twitter and straight away from a 30 second Spotify link I knew it was my type of thing. According to the band's website 'The Full Bug' is slang for 'give it all you've got'. It's a phrase I've never heard before so I learned something new as well. I would say this band are a blend of hard rock/metal/stoner/groove/blues and that sits well with me.

The E.P. is a short listen coming in at around 14 mins total. In that short time is does pack quite a big punch. Blood bath, Natural Downer and Lately are all heavy hitters with big drums, big guitar riffs and big rock vocals. I've grouped these three together because there isn't much that separates them style wise. That's not to put them down. The quality is there in all the tracks. It's only when you get to break ground is there a shift in the tempo to a much slower track. What may be considered a ballad. It still retains the power of the rest of the E.P. and shows they can do more than just full on rock.

I would say this band is for fans of Black Stone Cherry and Black Label Society. Two bands I am a big fan of. Have a listen to 'Blood bath' below and see what you think.

https://www.thefullbug.com/

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