Their debut self-titled album took two years to write, and vocalist/ guitarist Rob Traynor produced it. Traynor, ex-DUST TO DUST, has a soulful and melodic vocal range, and former STEREOMUD guitarist Johnny Fattoruso lays down some solid riffs and tasty leads. It's a very guitar-driven album with a good hard-rock sound.

Recently signed to Giddy Up! Records, BLACK WATER RISING has a hard- rocking modern sound that is assessable and radio friendly. There�s a touch of CORROSION OF CONFORMITY�s southern rock feel with GODSMACK's modern-rock approach. Throw in a little BLACK LABEL SOCIETY (minus Zakk's leads) and QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE ("Hate Machine") and you have some strong rock songs with a groove. It's not groundbreaking, but they do an admirable job keeping the spirit of hard rock alive.

Their first single, "Brother Go On," has gained some great response, and they have built a steady following on MySpace and YouTube, as well as radio play on Sirius Satellite�s Octane station. This song is the best example of what BLACK WATER RISING is all about. "No Halos" has a familiar sound with modern elements. "Living Proof" combines a huge riff with Traynor�s melodic vocals. "Sale On your Soul" sounds similar to DUST TO DUST, with a little STONE TEMPLE PILOTS flair added for good measure. The album�s only downfall: there isn�t much tempo variation in the songs, they are all slow to mid-tempo.

BLACK WATER RISING is a great new band with tremendous potential.