"rock like hell"

no opinions on this?
 
well, I have an opinion - it needed a change! After re-listening, I decide to remix it. I lowered the vocals a little bit, used a different drum setting and added a bit low end on the mix. I believe it sounds bit better now... 

theguitarplayer
Cool!!
 
Peace and Blessings, John

Thanks John! You're keepin it brief and straight to the point - just like the song! 
 
Just some background information: we used this song quite often as an opener for the live show - then, just after a short short break, not much more than a glimpse of the eye - played the next song, another fast, loud, but yet melody-laden song. After that, the tone was pretty much set for the show!
 
 

notnat
I listened earlier, and again just now... The harmony arrangement is very good, and could come up a bit... JMHO...  I think I like the drums better now...
 

Dear Tanton,
 
Thanks for the listening and the comment! I am glad you like the harmony arrangement, because - beside all the loud guitars and big drums - this is what really matters when my band mates and me are writing songs. Our bassist often says that our songs are basically country songs, we are just disguising them with the punk rock outfit!  Who knows - maybe he is right!
 
I have just uploaded another new and improved version...I fixed the lead vocals for the earlier version was a bit scratchy, and put up the panned rhythms guitars in the chorus a bit for they were missing some edge. This version is up for good! 
 

 Love the energy in this song Tom. It moves  along well. The vocals are good. Didn't hear earlier mixes but this one is well done especially if done in a home studio.

Nice rocker.  Could use some sparkle/air, (you know, just grab the $600 "sparkle-ifyer" VST).  Otherwise cool song with lots of balls.

guitartrek
Sounds really good.  I like the vocals.  The energy is great.  There is something like a tiny bit overcompressed or too heavy - needs some breathing room.  Maybe it's just the drums, which seem to be at a constant intense level.  But everything is very clearly heard, so the quality isn't suffering.  And the frequency balance is really good - full lows, sparkly highs.  Very nice.

thanks geno! good to hear this from a guy who is contantly delivering great sounding songs to our community. this is flattering! 
 
for I use the compression usually very gently, I guess we have to blame Mr. Steven Slate for overcompression on the drums...I have bought the Steven Slate presets for Superior Drums and found the preset "Fat Rock" suitable for this song. But I agree, the drum level is contantly high, and if the song would exceed three minutes, I guess it would be all too much.
 
By the way, I will continue to use his presets until I am able to tweak great drums sounds by myself...which will not be in the near future!