The Rods

 

Artist:   The Rods
Origin:  Cortland, New York, USA
Genre:  Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Power Metal, Speed Metal, Thrash Metal

Original line-up:

David "Rock" Feinstein:   Guitar, Vocals
Steven Starmer:  Bass, Vocals
Carl Canedy:  Drums, Vocals

The Rods are an American Hard Rock from Cortland, New York, formed in 1980 by David "Rock" Feinstein (Guitar, Vocals Ex ELF with Ronnie James Dio), Steven Starmer (Bass, Vocals) and later replaced by Garry Bordonaro after the first two albums, and Carl Canedy (Drums, Vocals).

Title:  Heavier Than Thou (2022)

Genre:  Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Power Metal, Speed Metal, Thrash Metal

Label:  High Roller

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Heavier Than Thou (1:56)

 2.  Make Me A Believer (4:09)

 3.  Angels Never Run (3:30)

 4.  Crossfire (5:07)

 5.  I'm Gonna Rock (3:14)

 6.  She's Trouble (4:41)

 7.  Born To Rock (3:45)

 8.  Chains Of Love (4:10)

 9.  Communication Breakdown (3:20)

10. Fool For Your Love (3:47)

11. Cold Sweat And Blood (3:28)

12. The Music Man (0:50)

13. Life On The Edge (Outtake) (4:55)

14. Communication Breakdown/Whole Lotta Led (Live) (12:15)

15. Evil Woman/Rapid Thunder/Drum Solo (Live) (9:32)

16. Witches Brew (Live) (5:36)

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Heavier Than Thou (1:56)

 2.  Make Me A Believer (4:09)

 3.  Angels Never Run (3:30)

 4.  Crossfire (5:07)

 5.  I'm Gonna Rock (3:14)

 6.  She's Trouble (4:41)

Side B:

 1.  Born To Rock (3:45)

 2.  Chains Of Love (4:10)

 3.  Communication Breakdown (3:20)

 4.  Fool For Your Love (3:47)

 5.  Cold Sweat And Blood (3:28)

 6.  The Music Man (0:50)

Personnel:

David "Rock" Feinstein:   Guitar, Vocals
Craig Gruber:  Bass, Vocals
Carl Canedy:  Drums, Vocals, Keyboards, Guitar Synthesizer

Al Falso:  Harmonica on Track 12

Shmoulik Avigal:  Lead Vocals 

Heavier Than Thou is the sixth studio album by The Rods, originally released on September 27, 1986 by Zebra Records, remastered and reissued on January 21, 2022 by High Roller.  For Music Collectors.