Gravitron

New Jersey's legendary, riff-centric power trio The Atomic Bitchwax (aka TAB) returns with gargantuan riffs and jaw-dropping psych sonics on its sixth full length LP, ''Gravitron.'' Now featuring two members of Monster Magnet bassist/vocalist Chris Kosnik and drummer Bob Pantella alongside shred-tastic gunslinger Finn Ryan, the band has perfected its unique style of NYC hard rock that High Times appropriately tabbed, ''thunder-boogie.'' On ''Gravitron,'' The Atomic Bitchwax's Rush-like riff mazes and carpal-tunnel-inducing riffs are on full display; every note bleeds with urgency. There's far too much exuberant energy on the record to lazily tag this as ''Stoner Rock''; this is high-octane, '70s-based hard rock infused with stabs of psychedelia and landslides of Tommy Bolin-inspired guitar heroics! ''Gravitron'' is an A-level masterclass in bad ass Rock 'N' Roll and cements the The Atomic Bitchwax as an undeniable force in today's heavy music landscape.