GYPSY PISTOLEROS – Church Of The Pistoleros (2025) *HQ*
If gene splicing scientists had created the GYPSY PISTOLEROS, they would have a certain set of ingredients in front of them to arrive at this raucous mix of glam rock, theatrical rock and shambolic punk. Firstly, one has to look at rock musicals like ‘Rocky Horror Show’ and perhaps a dash of ‘Grease’ to ensure we are blessed with the sort of harmonies that somehow 4 people manage to deliver instead of an ensemble cast. Then we pick up a healthy slice of 70s British glam rock. There’s no denying the nods towards T-Rex, Slade, Wizzard, and more from the era into Gypsy Pistoleros’ music.
“Church Of The Pistoleros” is the title of their upcoming new album, forged from the fires of youthful angst, with a shared love of classic rock and glam with a hint of rebellious punk thrown in for good measure. Through 10 tracks, they bring to your ears an unadulterated dose of electrifying goodness.
These face-pinted capable musicians lead by Gypsy Lee Pistolero (real name Lee-Mark Jones) have unleashed an album like no other. From the grimy depths of hell, they have pulled out the most sonic force of an album to be reckoned with; ‘Church Of The Pistoleros’.
From the opening riff of title track ‘Church of the Pistoleros’ to the final echoing crash of ‘The Prayer’, the new album from Gypsy Pistoleros is a roaring testament to their enduring power. While some bands mellow with age, Gypsy Pistoloeros seem to have only grown hungrier as they deliver a collection of tracks on this album that are both fiercely energetic and surprisingly nuanced.
Guitarist Shane Pistolero Sparkz shreds with such ferocity that’s reminiscent of his early days, while Gypsy Lee showcases their vocals with a gritty authenticity that’s earned him his devoted following. His vocals are raw and pulsating throughout this whole album, with its high-octane formula which injects you like a drug.
This album provides tracks with choruses that are guaranteed to get stuck in your head (cheesy earworm incoming!) especially track 5, Ricky Martin’s Livin La Vida Loca (!) done glammy n’ roll.
The album is a bold step forward, showing that the band isn’t afraid to experiment with more complex arrangements, solidifying their place as a cornerstone of the modern rock society’s landscape. With a barrage of relentless riff driven rock tracks this band has clearly doubled down on their unique sound with a healthy dose of swagger – this band has proven yet again that they are power hungry to remain at the top of the rock ladder.
Highly Recommended
01 – Church of the Pistoleros
02 – Shadow Walker
03 – Whatever Happened to the Old Town
04 – Last Train to Nowhere
05 – Livin’ La Vida Loca
06 – I’m in Love With Myself
07 – Last of the Commancheros
08 – Dance Naked in the Rain
09 – Hide Behind a Smile
10 – The Prayer
Gypsy Lee Pistolero – Vox
Shane Pistolero Sparkz – Guitars
Kerry Pistolero White – Bass
Crag Pistolero Shape – Drums
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