British dark/ horror/ science fiction/ steampunk artist Sam Shearon aka 'Mister-Sam' (artwork for Godhead, Ministry, A Pale Horse Named Death, IDW Publishing, and tour merchandise for Iron Maiden and HIM ) also contributed to the artwork of Hellbilly Deluxe 2. Rob Zombie enlisted the help of artists Dan Brereton (creator of Nocturnals), Alex Horley (of Image Comics and DC Comics) and David Hartman (storyboard artist) to create the album artwork. It's called Rob Zombie, but we're treating it like a band." Commenting on the change, Zombie stated, "I've always had a revolving roster of studio and touring musicians, but the three guys in my band now have been on tour with me for years. Previous albums were written and recorded by Rob Zombie himself and a rotating set of musicians.
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Hellbilly Deluxe 2 is also the first release where Rob Zombie worked with his full touring band. Though originally intended to be released through Geffen Records, Zombie's record label of 18 years starting with White Zombie, the album was released through Roadrunner Records/Loud & Proud Records. According to Rob Zombie, there was not enough time to release advance copies to the press or create a music video for the first single, "What?," before their tour. The rocky writing and band dynamic may not make it an essential purchase but fans of Zombie’s past works should know what to expect by now.Rob Zombie had finished recording the album before the end of 2008, but the release had been delayed until November 2009 due to his commitments with Halloween II, and again until February 2010 due to a lack of promotion. The industrial tracks give this album a feel that is much closer to Rob Zombie’s roots as a solo artist and there seems to be a bit more energy than there was on his most recent releases.
Overall, Venomous Rat Regenerator Vendor is probably on the same level as its predecessor in terms of quality, but I think this may have been the album that really should’ve been called Hellbilly Deluxe 2. I also gotta give props to the cover of “We’re An American Band,” which avoids sounding too contrived thanks to a borderline doom vibe that reminds me of classic Pentagram. The opening “Teenage Nosferatu Pussy” is the stomping anthem that “Jesus Frankenstein” wanted to be, “Lucifer Rising” is an intense speed metal number that recalls “Let It All Bleed Out,” and lead single “Dead City Radio And The New Gods Of Supertown” is a fun arena filler once you get past the cheesy spoken segments before the verses. The quality is never bad but you get the feeling that “Rock And Roll (In A Black Hole)” could’ve been the next “Superbeast” if they had arranged it a little more cohesively.īut with that said, there are still plenty of entertaining moments. Tracks like “Ging Gang Gong De Do Gong De Laga Raga” and “White Trash Freaks” offer promising ideas but are ultimately unrealized due to the lack of a strong guitar presence while others such as “Behold, The Pretty Filthy Creatures” fall into filler territory due to their rather haphazard structuring. Unfortunately, the songs end up being another mixed bag thanks to some awkward writing and the underutilized talents of John 5. There are still some growing pains that can be heard but it does seem to be a step in the right direction that could potentially interest those who have been out of the loop. This can best be seen in “Revelation Revolution” and “The Girl Who Loved The Monsters” as they both channel the “Dragula” sound with their dance beats, building verses, and party friendly choruses. On the other end, this album does manage to bring back the industrial influence that had been thoroughly abandoned since the days of The Sinister Urge. The band also stays in their set roles as the album continues to be defined by obscure samples, John 5’s clunks, a solid percussive foundation, and Rob’s distorted calls to arms. Most of the songs on here are executed in the garage metal swagger that was established two albums prior and the horror-erotica lyrics are as ridiculous as their titles would lead you to expect. But there are a few subtle changes afoot if events like the hiring of former Marilyn Manson drummer Ginger Fish and the move to a self-run label are anything to go by.įor the most part, you could describe this as a somewhat “typical” Rob Zombie album. The somewhat awkwardly titled Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor is his first album to come out in three years, a downright blur by Zombie standards when you also consider the release of the long delayed Lords of Salem film.
Review Summary: The real Hellbilly Deluxe 2Īs if 2010’s Hellbilly Deluxe 2 wasn’t enough of an indicator, it seems like Rob Zombie has gotten complacent with how things are looking in his music career.
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