Exposing new artists is a priority for Hard Rock Daddy, which is why most reviews go beyond the song or album to talk about the band. In the case of Sonic X, there isn’t much information readily available, other than the fact that they are a hard rock unit hailing from Toronto and Detroit. Truth be told, if not for hearing “Pray” one time on SiriusXM’s Octane, it’s quite likely that Sonic X would still be flying below my radar. No matter…one listen is all that you need to be hooked on a song that kicks your ass from the beginning and never lets up throughout.
With a song title like “Pray,” you may be thinking Christian Metal, but based on the lyric video (which does feature some religious symbolism), the song is much more about rage than spirituality.
Similar to Five Finger Death Punch’s collaboration with the legendary Rob Halford on “Lift Me Up,” “Pray” chugs along with an intense driving rhythm and an incredibly catchy chorus. Tight playing anchored by a powerful rhythm section, passionate vocals and an impressive display of guitar shredding all combine to make this a killer track. Let’s “pray” that Octane increases the spins, and that Active Rock radio jumps all over a track that is worthy of the attention. Stay tuned for more Sonic X coverage on Hard Rock Daddy in the near future!
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