The Showdown - Blood In The Gears

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Review by ERVING CROXEN

Blood In The Gears by The Showdown: A Brutal Blast of Southern-Infused Metal Man, Blood In The Gears hits like a freight train soaked in whiskey and gasoline. This ain’t your polished, radio-friendly rock album—it’s raw, gritty, and dripping with attitude. Released under Solid State and Tooth & Nail Records back in ’69 (yeah, you read that right), this sucker blends heavy metal ferocity with Southern rock swagger. And let me tell ya, it works. The first track that sticks out is “Dogma Enthroned.” Holy hell, this one grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go. Yogi Watts on drums sounds like he's trying to punch through his kit while David Bunton’s vocals roar like an angry wolf backed into a corner. It’s got these killer riffs courtesy of Josh Childers and Patrick Judge—chunky, dirty, and mean as hell. You can practically smell the sweat and smoke from wherever they recorded this beast. Every time I hear it, I feel like smashing something—or starting a damn revolution. Then there’s “Diggin’ My Own Grave,” which feels like getting sucker-punched by a ghost story told over cheap beer at some backwoods dive bar. The lyrics are dark as midnight, but the groove? Oh man, it slithers into your brain and sets up camp. Jeremiah Scott lays down basslines so thick you could spread ‘em on toast, and when Bunton snarls about digging graves, you believe every damn word. There’s no faking that kind of desperation; it’s real, ugly, and unforgettable. What makes this album even wilder is how chaotic it feels. Tracks repeat themselves (“Heavy Lies The Crown” twice? Really?), there’s an untitled song floating around, and a hidden track for good measure. Like the band threw everything at the wall just to see what stuck. But somehow, it works. Maybe because behind all the madness, there’s heart—real blood-and-guts passion poured into every note. And yeah, sure, mastering engineer Troy Glessner probably cleaned things up a bit too much in spots, but honestly? That kinda polish would’ve killed the vibe anyway. This record was meant to be messy, loud, and unapologetic. So here’s the kicker: listening to Blood In The Gears, you realize it shouldn’t work. A bunch of dudes throwing together heavy metal, Southern rock, and whatever else floats their boat should result in a hot mess. Instead, it’s pure fire. It’s like biting into a jalapeño burger and finding gold inside. Or maybe lead—you decide. Final thought? If aliens ever invade Earth, blast this album at ‘em. They’ll either surrender or start headbanging. Either way, we win.

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Artist: The Showdown
Album: Blood In The Gears
Rating: 4.33

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Graveyard of Empires4:10
Diggin' My Own Grave5:42
[Untitled]03:52
No Escape3:58
Blood In The Gears4:08
Take Me Home5:24
Heavy Lies The Crown3:23
Bring It Down2:15
Diggin' My Own Grave5:42
Blood In the Gears4:7
The Man Named Hell4:16
Hidden Track3:53
The Crooked Path3:36
Graveyard Of Empires4:10
Dogma Enthroned3:10
Heavy Lies the Crown3:23

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Catalog Numbers

5099960611826, TND06118

Labels

Solid State, Tooth & Nail Records

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Formats

  • CD
  • Album

Companies

RoleCompany
Manufactured BySolid State
Distributed ByEMI Christian Music Group
Mastered AtSpectre Studio

Credits

RoleCredit
A&RJonathan Dunn
Art DirectionInvisible Creature
BassJeremiah Scott
Backing VocalsJeremiah Scott
DesignRyan Clark
DrumsYogi Watts
GuitarJosh Childers, Patrick Judge
ManagementBambino , Jason Rudolph
Mastered ByTroy Glessner
Mixed BySteve Blackmon
Photography ByJerad Knudson
ProducerJeremiah Scott
EngineerJeremiah Scott
Edited ByJeremiah Scott
VocalsDavid Bunton
Written-ByBunton, Scott, Childers, Judge

Notes

  • All songs © 2010 Thirsty Moon River Publishing (ASCAP), Soldier Under Command Music (ASCAP), Rattlesnake Deathtrap Music (ASCAP), Jeremiah The Barbarian Music (ASCAP)/Spinning Audio Vortex (BMI), Vulgar Display Of Patrick Music (BMI).
  • Chris Bazor appears courtesy of Black Market Activities / Metal Blade Records.

Barcodes

  • Barcode: 5099960611826
  • Matrix / Runout: DIDX-261032 1
  • Mastering SID Code: IFPI L327
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI 50E8
  • ASIN: B003VI5J68

About The Showdown

Heavy metal band from Johnson City, Tennessee USA formed 2004. Current line-up Josh Childers: Vocals, Guitar David Bunton: Vocals Jeremiah Scott: Bass Patrick Judge: Guitar Former/Past members Eric Koruschak: Bass Timothy "Yogi" Watts: Drums AJ Barrette: Drums Travis Bailey: Guitar Andrew Hall: Drums Daniel Swain: Drums, Back Vocals

Name Vars

  • Showdown

Members

  • Jeremiah Scott
  • David Bunton
  • Andrew Hall
  • Joshua Childers
  • Eric Koruschak
  • Patrick Judge
  • Timothy \"Yogi\" Watts
  • Travis Bailey
  • AJ Barrette

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Blood In The Gears* by The Showdown blends heavy metal with Southern rock, creating a raw and gritty sound. What’s wild is that it was released in 1969, but it still feels fresh decades later. Jeremiah Scott played a huge role—he handled bass, backing vocals, production, engineering, and even editing. Talk about wearing multiple hats! Plus, the album features two tracks with nearly identical titles but different styles: "Graveyard Of Empires" and "Graveyard of Empires." It’s like they’re daring you to catch the subtle differences.

Comments

dev88c11de4fedb
2025-03-16
The band's 2010 album, Blood in the Gears, is a B-tuned continuation of their past style.