The Hollowmen Project’s new release, “Man in Black,” is an earthquake, rumbling the tectonic plates of the very genre.
“Man in Black” announces itself with an an undeniable swagger right when the first chord sounds. Gritty but also elegant, the song holds the heft of classic rock’s golden era, while also introducing a new, electrifying energy. Fresh from a recent Australian tour supporting their debut EP, “It’s Not You, It’s Me” (Aug, 2023), The Hollowmen Project brought their unique sound to the stage that night, entwining raw emotion with killer riffs to deliver powerful, timeless music with a raw edge.
More than demand attention, “Man in Black” takes it without apology, thanks to a commanding vocal delivery paired with a merciless drive. The song’s soaring guitar work, meanwhile, and thundering rhythm section evoke an air that is expansive and larger than life, the very definition of rock at its most unrefined and passionate. It’s a song for the rebels and dreamers, a sonic embodiment of the high-energy nature of a classic rock anthem.
At a time when the authenticity of rock has all but disappeared, The Hollowmen Project shows that the substance of the genre still rings true. “Man in Black” is a statement, an auditory experience that won’t be ignored.
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