Ann Arbor’s Blue Snaggletooth performed at Club Garibaldi in
Milwaukee on Saturday. The band’s sound
is a combination of Viking mythology and old school metal. They refer to themselves as “a psychedelic,
metal, Dungeons and Dragons rock band. “ Touring on the release of their debut
album “Dimension Thule” (Arbco), Blue Snaggletooth hit the stage with an explosion
starting with album opener “Swords of Atlantis”. This was classic metal with big powerful
riffs, heavy Sabbath guitar and head bobbing melody. Others have compared them to Black Sabbath
and Hawkwind, however I heard a little MC5 swagger, southern fried boogie, and
just a touch of Masters of Reality stoner rock.
On “Insomnia” there was some Alice in Chains in the vocals; if Alice in
Chains actually rocked. They ended the
show with album closer “Fireball Island”, named after singer Chris Taylor’s
favorite board game. This was a heavy,
kick in the head song, with thunderous Motorhead grooves and a massive drum
solo. You could tell these guys really
love this genre of music, performing, and playing. Hopefully next time they come to Milwaukee,
more people will get to experience Blue Snaggletooth.
