‘Third Time’s A Charm’ is out now, and Crimson Riot have earned every word of that title. The Las Vegas punk trio, made up of guitarist and vocalist Roxy Gunn, bassist and vocalist Chris Reject, and drummer Ryan J, have released their third full-length album via Leg Lamp Records, and the critical response has been immediate. The Punk Site handed it five stars and called it “a potential album of the year.” Out Of Rage declared the band firmly in the category of necessary punk. Both assessments hold up.
Twelve tracks of blistering speed, sharp hooks, and melodic punch delivered with the kind of confidence that only comes from a band that has spent years tightening every bolt. ‘Third Time’s A Charm’ also marks the band’s first-ever vinyl release and features guest appearances from members of Buck-O-Nine and Lo(u)ser. The record has been building momentum through a series of singles, radio support from Rodney Bingenheimer on Little Steven’s Underground Garage and 92.3 KOMP’s Homegrown Show in Las Vegas, and a growing reputation for explosive live shows.
Formed in 2017 and once dubbed the “Punk Rock Partridge Family” by iHeartRadio’s Bobby Bones, the trio’s chemistry runs deeper than most bands ever find. Roxy and Ryan J are father and daughter, and their musical partnership has been developing for more than 15 years. “This is the album that stands out,” says Roxy Gunn. “Third time’s a charm.”
Crimson Riot celebrated the release with a hometown show at Henderson’s Grey Witch on March 20. A spring tour is in the works.