I’m not going to sit here writing you a review that bends the truth; these guys are the true meaning of ROCKSTARS and that is the truth! GYPSY PISTOLEROS play, breath and live the rock star life. Their music will put life back in a dead body instead of those generic shock paddles. Lee is an energetic front man that puts heart and soul into every track and you will hear that right off the bat with “Welcome To The Hotel De La Muerte Muerte”. Iggie’s Slash-like style guitar work is pulsating and when he hooks up with the midsection of bassist Jet and the killer drums of Denny then GP are a true rock entity and I’m not shitting you!!!

You have to check out the vocals of Lee Pistolero and his raw sound and screams that send chills down your spine. I like a lot of guitarists but when you have a guy like Iggie Pistolero stunning you with acoustic and electric work that is way above norm you have to be chatting with excitement. These guys mix it up with a rock/ punk flare and can shoot down any passive metal fan. What brings great elements are the bilingual lyrics that regardless if you speak Spanish, English or whatever, it ROCKS!

“Sange de Las Rosas” is one heluva tune, ala a semi-rock ballad that serves up some whip ass, showing GYPSY PISTOLEROS have great diversity. Can’t tell you how much I admire these guys who are innovating and bringing the rock, punk and Spanish flamenco flare to a whole new generation. Who would have thought the pumping horn section would make such an impact on a rock album but proving the masses wrong GYPSY PISTOLEROS went from side stage act at Rocklahoma to main stage icons in 2009. They not only bring the goods on disc they back it on with a kickin’ live show.

Check the energy on “Son Ilusiones”, not only do they have great vocals the backgrounds and harmonies bring a real live element. I love the subtle vocals and then at certain points Lee moves into high gear; amazing full-blown energy!

Do yourself a favor and pick up “Welcome To The Hotel De La Muerte ” and get ready to melt!!!