Paranoid / General Malaise is Kilravock’s Single Out Now
Good Day Noir Family,
With Ozzy Osbourne’s recent passing, tributes from fans and musicians across the globe have poured in—but Kilravock’s take on Paranoid stands out for its authenticity and respect for the original.
Paranoid / General Malaise is Kilravock’s Single Out Now
Rather than reinventing the wheel, this version captures the raw essence of what it might have been like when Ozzy and the band first worked out the song in a rehearsal room.
There’s an unfiltered energy here, a sense of being in the room with real instruments, no synthetic gloss or computer-polished beats—just a tight, organic performance.
The vocals sit naturally in the mix, clear enough to appreciate the melody while still feeling part of the band’s unified drive. The drums, especially the cymbals, cut through with sharp precision—crisp enough to make you think Ozzy himself would have approved. The guitar solo is another highlight, delivered with a primal, instinctive touch that mirrors the track’s straightforward, no-frills spirit. This isn’t just a cover—it’s a heartfelt salute, played the way rock was meant to be played: loud, raw, and honest.
On the flip side, Kilravock includes an original track, General Malaise, which reveals a darker, more experimental side of the artist. Here, the mood shifts to something more shadowy and visionary, blending hard rock energy with hints of grunge grit and avant-garde unpredictability. It’s a song that expands the scope of what Kilravock can do, showing not just reverence for the past but a forward-looking artistic identity.
By pairing a faithful tribute with an original piece, Kilravock demonstrates deep respect for rock history and a commitment to carving out his own space in it. This single is more than just a nod to a legend—it’s a declaration that the spirit of raw, live, and fearless rock music is alive and well.
Paranoid / General Malaise is Kilravock’s Single Out Now!
Authentic!
Kilravock is the solo project of Omaha area producer Steven W. Smith, of The Alliterates, Lucid Fugue, Megaton, and Valley of Shadows.
This project takes a vast array of influences from stoner/doom rock, heavy rock, progressive rock, post-metal, post-punk, industrial, and even some EDM.
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