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The Defiants latest album Drive

The Defiants “Drive,” released by Frontiers, proves that hair-metal is far from extinct. Comprised of three seasoned members from the band Danger Danger, whose flamboyant rise was curtailed by the grunge movement in the early 90s, The Defiants resurrect the exuberant spirit of their heyday. The album is imbued with an infectious zest for life, particularly evident in the upbeat anthem “19 Summertime,” which encapsulates the essence of youthful summers. The standout ballad “Miracle” tugs at the heartstrings, sure to evoke nostalgia and stir emotions in anyone who lived through the 80s prom scene. The Defiants’ “Drive” is a testament to the enduring vibrancy and appeal of AOR with hard rock vibes. We used to call it “hair metal.”

“There is a confidence on this album, maybe even cockiness as the boys know they were on to something with this one. The songs are a complete throwback to a time when rock was still king.” – 2Loud2OldMusic

Drive is packed with consistently lively, vigorous, and entertaining songs. There’s no mistakes here, not bumps in the road. Some straight up edge riff rockers…” – DangerDog

“The defiant nature of four or so of these songs screams every one of the reasons I love rock and roll.” – SleazeRoxx

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