For those unaware, after the first album Down The Hatch (2017) and several concerts, THE GROUND SHAKER broke free from the shackles of the pandemic’s lockdown’s to produce their second opus of 13 tracks Rogue Asylum, offering a groovy and resonating rock, chiseled with raging riffs and bewitching harmonies.

A modern heavy rock sound to make the tectonic plates collide and give birth to the most majestic summits.

Channeling their inner rage and bringing grit and groove back to the rock scene, these four guys let their band name speak for them: THE GROUND SHAKER. That’s it!

1. 88 Strong as a Lion
2. Mask Of Insanity
3. A World Which Only I Can See
4. I Wonder Why
5. Dragon In The Sky
6. King Without A Crown
7. Ride On Me
8. Demons In My Dreams
9. Onna Bugeisha
10. Eternal Cycle
11. Lone Wolf
12. Out Of Silence
13. Day Of Sin

This vibrantly pulsating, alt-rock album opens on the alt-’90s grooves found within 88 Strong as a Lion and the melodic rocker Mask Of Insanity and then backs those up with the rhythmic rock of A World Which Only I Can See, the alt-punk vibes within I Wonder Why and then comes the forthright Dragon In The Sky and the free flowing rocker King Without A Crown.

Along next is the brilliantly studded Ride On Me and the ’80s rock balladry ambiance of Demons In My Dreams and they are in turn backed by the foot to the floor Onna Bugeisha, the alt-pop-indie vibe of Eternal Cycle, the free flowing Lone Wolf, the recording coming to a close on the pulsing Out Of Silence and the vibrant Day Of Sin.

Chiseling their style, the band is revitalizing the genre, sticking to their roots, and playing with a fearless conviction that is lacking in many of today’s bands. The combo is led by Giro Reign (guitar, vocals) and Dav Elgin (guitar): Giro mixes his raspy voice and sharp riffs with bluesy solos, creating a heavy and yet tasteful music.

THE GROUND SHAKER definitely bears the US footprint, that singer / guitarist Giro Reign has acquired in California, and embellishes it with harmonies and effective rhythms conferred by Dav Elgin’s guitar. Vortex Ram’s distorted bass complements the perfect chemistry of the band by supporting Bat Ducora’s strike and present drums, thus making the rhythm section a locomotive of these hairy compositions.

Based on their first album Down The Hatch Giro and Dav wanted to produce a second opus that stands out, with a production of exceptional quality, where both musician can affix their seal, their musical signature. With Giro’s astonishing talent of composition and Dav’s signature arrangements to embellish the songs, the demos show a great potential.

To push the songs further, they conjured three world class references: the famous Ted Jensen for mastering, Johann Meyer for mixing and the producer Marc Le Goff (Shake Shake Go). This collaboration produces Rogue Asylum, an album of exceptional quality. Listening to it, there are not only tunes, but hits of thunder!

The band started promoting the album from autumn 2022 with three single and video releases and the latest fourth single 88 Strong As A Lion in 2023 and will continue with new singles / videos until the album release in spring and upcoming live shows to be announced soon.

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