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Video Premiere: Karma to Burn, “53”

Posted in Bootleg Theater on May 5th, 2014 by JJ Koczan

When you need an ass kicked and you need it kicked in a hurry, call Karma to Burn. Led by guitarist Will Mecum, the West Virginian outfit has been stomping mudholes with their particular brand of straightforward heavy rock and roll for 20 years now, and as “53” from their new H42 Records split 7″ with UK rockers Sons of Alpha Centauri shows, there’s no slowing down in their point-A-to-point-B, no frills, no bullshit approach. The instrumentalists have seen no shortage of changes along their way — Mecum is now joined in the band by bassist Rob Halkett and drummer Evan Devine, and Karma to Burn have had bassists, drummers, and even vocalists come and go — but their core ethic remains steady and there’s no getting around the fact that it continues to work.

The video features art by Alexander von Wieding and old war footage, but of course the draw is the song itself. “53” is a solid refresher of just what it is that has always made Karma to Burn such a righteous outlier. They never quite seem satisfied, never want to rest, and at what I’m sure is a coincidental four minutes and 20 seconds long, the song “53” hits with an underlying intensity of purpose that’s like listening to grinding teeth. Whatever they do, it’s their unwillingness to compromise their sound and the central riff-led take that has earned them such respect over the last two decades, but no matter how many bands they influence or what acclaim comes their way or passes them by, Karma to Burn keep their heads down, keep working. It’s easy to admire that.

Enjoy “53” below, followed by some more info on the Sons of Alpha Centauri split vinyl courtesy of H42 Records:

Karma to Burn, “53” official video

Karma to Burn’s ’53’

’53’ is also part of the new Split 7″ of Sons of Alpha Centauri & Karma to Burn! This is the second 7″ featuring both bands and follows up the immense popularity of the first vinyl and captures the raw energy and driving rock fury of both bands yet again. This release will only be available on vinyl through H42 Records Artwork & Layout: Alexander von Wieding.

First Edition: 500
– 130 on orange-black vinyl
– 130 on white-blue vinyl
– 240 on black vinyl

Karma to Burn’s website

Sons of Alpha Centauri on Thee Facebooks

H42 Records webstore

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