When hair metal was unceremoniously snuffed out by grunge in the '90s, it seemed that
Kix were destined to go down as a footnote in the genre's rowdy history after their breakup in 1995. After reuniting in 2005, it seems the Hagerstown, Maryland rock heroes have found a second life, returning with their first album in 19 years,
Rock Your Face Off. Making good on the title, the band delivers an album of tight, no-frills hard rock with plenty of snarl and grit that evokes the early years of
AC/DC. For those out there who have kept the fire burning for
Kix,
Rock Your Face Off marks a solid return from the band, and fans of classic hard rock should definitely not hesitate to check this one out. ~ Gregory Heaney