Louisiana Southern Stoner Rockers Vermilion Whiskey Drop “Good Lovin”

When VERMILION WHISKY sings, “Don’t think you should come ‘round anymore” in “Down On You,” ya know they mean it. Here’s a band without pretense or gimmick, exuding a natural confidence borne of cold brews, good company, and dank, humid Louisiana nights. The LaFayette band’s latest offering is called 'Crimson & Stone’ (2023) and you’re about to hear the first single, premiering today at Doomed & Stoned.

“Good Lovin” takes off to a strumming guitar stride, with the blurry haze of dawn on the horizon. Thaddeus Riordan’s throaty vocal style is in the same neighborhood as Keith Gibbs of Sasquach and his intonation is comparable to Kent Stump of Wo Fat. Give the track a listen and see if his singing doesn’t resonate deep down in your soul.

Ross Brown’s riffage is downtuned, but warm, conjuring Black Sabbath vibes dirty with alcohol, tobacco, and firearms. Don’t miss the sizzling guitar solo three minutes in. Meanwhile, the rhythm section Jason Decou (bass) and Wade Perkins (drums) trudges on with hearty aplomb.

Vermilion Whisky adds:

“Good Lovin” is a straight up the middle fastball. With an infectious groove, this track sucks you in and doesn’t let go, much like the fiery protagonist described throughout this reminiscent true tale of early wake up calls and intimate encounters.

The recording gives real presence to each of the instruments. Nothing sounds boxy or claustrophobic. You get a real sense that the band is performing live, right there in your earphones.

Keep your eyes peeled for Crimson & Stone, coming out May 26th. Stick it on a playlist with Corrosion of Conformity, Down, and Crowbar, and stir in a dab of Eyehategod for good measure.

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Grab-you-by-the-collar Louisiana metal outfit Vermilion Whiskey is preparing to release their latest album, 'Crimson & Stone’ (2023), on May 26th. The album varies from head-nodders to fist-pumpers, with no pretensions of being anything other than a heavy hunk of good ol’ southern style.

The American South is steeped in rich musical tradition. In a time when metal is in a constant cycle of who can be the most brutal, we often forget where the tradition started and its signature sound. Leading the stripped bare and played loud is hard rocking stoner metal outfit Vermillion Whiskey. The Louisiana-based band is southern-fried hard rock at its finest.

Vermilion Whiskey released '10 South’ in September of 2013 and their booze-and-blues soaked riffing soaked through the floorboards of the local bar scene. With the kind of honest bar-rock conviction you’d expect to find from a “working man’s band,” they soon spread regionally across South Louisiana, growing a loving fanbase and gaining momentum.

Their sophomore album 'Spirit of Tradition’ was released on Feb 17th, 2017 to positive reviews as their regional presence grew, and Vermillion Whiskey began to share the stage with bands like Crowbar, Mothership, Wo Fat, and many others.

Hitting the studio hard in early 2022, the band is currently preparing to release their 3rd album 'Crimson & Stone’ on May 26th and eager to return to playing live shows across their regional Gulf Coast stomping ground and beyond. The band recruited Tommy Buckley of Crowbar/Soilent Green to rehearse and record drum tracks and also found current live drummer Wade Perkins, who was instrumental in helping to produce drum tracks alongside Tommy and Duane Simoneaux at OCD Recording and Production in New Orleans, Louisiana.

This newest offering is a blend of classic Vermilion Whiskey southern hard rock, driving stoner riffage, dabs of dissonant overtones, and a heavy helping of pure Louisiana sludge.