After four full-length studio albums, you can probably expect what you'll hear on a BRMC record: insert a fuzzy bass, a scratchy guitar, and some folklore about Jesus Christ and you've got it covered. The San Fran trio has stuck with that same dirty sound since they first arrived in 2001, and their new single, "Beat the Devil's Tattoo" (listen here), doesn't stray too far from the path.
More in line with their 2005 release, Howl, the stomp features Peter Hayes' bluesy wail of "Ahhs" on top of twangy guitars and crashing cymbals from new drummer, Leah Shapiro. While it could be seen as just another round through the band's generic catalog, it packs enough punch as a "We're back, did you miss us?" sing-a-long to be worthwhile.
6/10
