Muddshovel Unleash Explosive Power With “Little White Hair” In A Triumphant, High-Voltage Breakout
- STAFF
- Dec 4
- 3 min read
By: Staff
Absolutely scorching work that proves Muddshovel’s sound hits with unstoppable force.
The moment we crashed into Muddshovel and their explosive album Little White Hair, we knew it had to hit our speakers. The opening moments tear the air wide open, firing off a surge of raw force that grabs you by the collar, and what also lands with immediate impact is how confidently Muddshovel commands their sound. It’s clear from the first beat that this band brings something brutal, fresh, and impossible to ignore. "Muddshovel doesn’t just play heavy music, they ignite it."
“Over the Line” comes out swinging with powerful, grinding guitars that raise the temperature of the room on contact. Following that, blazing beats hammer the drum heads and deliver a tight, punishing rhythm that locks in with a thundering bass line pulling everything together. Coming in last but not least, the vocal performance hits with a unique styling that blew us away. Starting with a fire-paced delivery, the lyrics come flying like bullets shooting across your face, and before you can even process it, the full explosion of sound begins. With hair-raising precision, the notes wail like an air raid siren, yet the tone remains strikingly beautiful as it soars high and tight over the band. A genius decision that will be incredible live is the held mid song instrumental stretch, a massive standout that shows true instinct and musicianship. We loved this introduction to Muddshovel, and this track alone turned us into instant, hardcore fans. "Every second of this song proves Muddshovel was built for big stages."
The title track “Little White Hair” reveals a different side of Muddshovel, and with tremendous versatility they slide into a bluesy, dark slow burn that stops you in your tracks. Bellowing guitars, intricate drum fills, and a looming, ominous vocal delivery shape this song into something cinematic and gripping. Following that mood shift, the finale brings an immersive vocal performance that calls to mind the late great Ronnie James Dio, and that’s not a compliment we give lightly. It’s an absolutely terrific display of control, tone, and emotion. "This track shows Muddshovel’s ability to turn intensity into pure atmosphere."
“Cupid Sparrow” hits like a steel toed stomp down a midnight highway. If you don’t have a Harley, you might need one just to match the swagger this track throws out. Its huge, dark power prowls like a hero or villain moving through the shadows, and the guitars, heavy booted drums, and tank like bass create a spine tingling, adrenaline spiking rush that feels like nitrous oxide in musical form. Following that adrenaline shot is a chorus that seals the deal, making it nearly impossible to choose a favorite track on Little White Hair. "This song roars with the kind of authority only a true heavy band can summon."
The production keeps everything real and gripping, capturing the raw, untamed environment this performance clearly erupted from. It’s the kind of recording where you can almost see the air shaking in the room, and the engineers made sure every ounce of texture, sweat, and blazing madness translated perfectly to tape. They preserved the energy, the grit, the atmosphere, all while showcasing the band’s power with clarity that never softens the wild edge. Following that achievement, it becomes obvious that the entire team behind Little White Hair believed in this sound and honored it. This level of talent points to big things ahead for Muddshovel, and we’re excited to follow their rise. Make sure to explore their full catalogue. "Few records capture their own storm with this much precision."
When it’s all said and done, Muddshovel proved how powerful their vision is with Little White Hair. The blend of creativity and bold execution sets this release apart in a major way, and what also becomes undeniable is the band’s commitment to craft, identity, and force. Muddshovel truly delivered, and we highly recommend giving Little White Hair a full listen. "This album doesn’t just hit hard, it leaves a mark."
