Rating: 9 / 10 Stars
ROKETS is: Sami Mustonen (vocals), Sakke Väntinen (guitar), Elias Laurila (guitar), Lauri Lyytinen (bass), Otto Bigler (drums)
REVIEW – ROKETS return with their most explosive effort to date on their third full-length album, ‘Bad Choices’. Clocking in at a tight half hour, this Helsinki-based quintet delivers an adrenaline shot of hard-driving rock ‘n’ roll, blending old-school riffs with punk rock attitude and some serious melodic firepower. Known for their wild, electric live shows and fast-paced delivery, ‘Bad Choices’ bottles that same raw energy and lets it burn bright across nine tracks of high-octane fury.
The album opens with the title track “Bad Choices”, setting the tone with crunchy riffs, pounding drums, and thumping bass layered beneath Sami Mustonen’s commanding vocals. “Shackles Without Chains” follows with a groove-laden stomp that sways and struts with confidence. “Overload” kicks in with enough force to ignite a mosh pit, oozing attitude and momentum.
“Louisa” is a crowd-pleaser built for fist-pumping and headbanging, while “White Raven” lands as the album’s standout anthem—its infectious hooks and soaring leads make it impossible not to hit replay. “Law And Order” brings a barrage of crunchy guitarwork and commanding vocal shouts, underpinned by thunderous rhythm work that slams hard.
“Wheels To Kill” is your highway soundtrack, meant to be blasted with the windows down as you floor it into the sunset. “Diamonds And Dust” dials into the emotional edge of the album, inviting listeners to flow with its melodic undertones. Closer “Lights Out” wraps the journey with more screaming guitars, pounding rhythms, and a final dose of the band’s signature punch.
ROKETS continue to refine their sound by blending hard rock roots with a modern hard-hitting edge. Their influences—ranging from Motörhead and The Hellacopters to classic heavy metal and Finnish underground punk—are worn proudly on their sleeve, yet their voice feels fresh and unmistakably theirs.
Since forming in 2017, ROKETS have been spreading their primal and fast rock’n’roll across the Nordics and Baltic states through relentless live shows. Their 2019 breakout EP ‘Speed & Sound’ quickly sold out and launched them into international action rock circles. After the fiery debut ‘Fast Times’ and the powerful follow-up ‘Break Free’, ‘Bad Choices’ marks a new era for the band as they team up with Svart Records to expand their reach and grip the global scene with both hands—consider yourself warned.
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