Big Baby Satan (U.S.)- s/t (2002 self)
I'm not sure where to start with this band since it all started as a project (no year was given) and the 3-piece is as original as they come when wfusing the new with the old. They have an old Stoner-Rock sound mixed with a bit of Crowbar and they bounce around Punk, Hardcore, Metal sort of like old RHCP, Life Of Agony and Rollins with vocals somewhat in the Pentagram range circa "Day Of Reckoning". Nothing trendy here and not setting any adolescent standards to kiss corporate ass, BBS makes this 9-track CD entertaining and at times humorous, as so noted on the final track, "Holy Dio," which is somewhat serious but as that Devin Townsend or S.O.D. "What's That Noise?" humor to it. I see this band getting somewhere actually even if the labels are looking for the next Linkin Park.

Band: Big Baby Satan
Album: Self-Titled
Label: Big Baby Satan Records
Release Date: 2003
Reviewed by: Kelly McAllistar
Posted: May 06, 2003

Big Baby Satan is a heavy rock outfit from New York whose members have been around in the Long Island scene for many years. Their self-financed, self-titled first effort is filled with driving, heavy, straight-to-the-point songs, each under 3 minutes

The band has released a very professional-looking self-produced cd – the liner notes are quite good with cute little pictures of the guys as little kids, nice artwork and lyrics. They also have a great sense of humor -- my favorite part of this album is the studio outtake “Holy Dio” (cover of “Holy Diver.”) It is funny as hell, including the mike checks, coughs and put-downs. “You’re not fucking Dio, you sound like shit.” And then “Was that metal enough?” LOL!

Their other strengths definitely lie in Kerry’s vocals, think a mix of Keith Caputo and Phil Anselmo. Kerry’s got some strong rocking pipes! (you’d have to for attempting Dio) And the guitar tone is thick, chunky riffage permeates throughout the album. But I do wish there was more low-end from the bass!

Big Baby Satan has punk and industrial tendencies with a little bit of southern (Pantera) thrown in. The songs are short and sweet but they find time to throw in lots of interesting changes.

Big Baby Satan is:
Kerry Merkel – Vocals
Mike Hymson – Drums
Larry Foreman – Guitars & Bass

Tracklisting:
1. Lead Us
2. Commercial
3. Confidence
4. Real Men (for Katie)
5. Consumption
6. Like the Sun
7. Unmoved
8. TiBo
9. Holy Dio

URL: http://www.bigbabysatan.com

Long Island’s [New York] Big Baby Satan has finally released their debut album, and it proves to be both entertaining and rocking in the best possible way. Vocalist Kerry Merkle [ex-Redshift], drummer Mike Hymson [ex-Sorrow and Wehatejulia] and guitarist Larry Forman [ex-Mr. Murray and Wehatejulia, who also plays bass on the album] have no doubt been hard at work refining their chops in the rehearsal studio day after day, and it certainly shows within the songs themselves.

‘Lead Us’ is a great rocking opener that mixes the southern feel of Corrosion Of Conformity with the heavy stoner influences of early Soundgarden and Black Sabbath. The nine tracks on offer speed by at a lightning pace, with the longest running at just under the three-minute mark. They don’t waste any time in getting to the point with some memorable riffs [‘Like The Sun’], some downright heavy doom [‘Confidence’] and plenty of great grooves [‘TiBo’ and ‘Unmoved’].

Merkle possesses a great voice, regardless of his workman like unpolished approach. If anything, his delivery is a perfect fit to Forman’s relentless riffs and Hymson’s solid drumming. The final number ‘Holy Dio’ is, if I have to spell it out for you, a laughable tribute to the great man himself. Obviously Big Baby Satan had some spare time [and a few beers under the belt before hand] and decided to run through their version of the immortal classic, with someone committing the whole thing to tape in the process! It’s hardly the tribute most would expect, but the fun, sense of humour and honesty of the band shines through the dodgy performance.

Band: Big Baby Satan
Album: S/T
Format: CD
Label: Self-Released
Time: 21 Minutes
Year: 2003

Track List:
Lead us
Commercial
Confidence (4-15-81)
Real Men (for Katie)
Consumption
Like the Sun
Unmoved
TiBo
Holy Dio

Band Site: http://www.bigbabysatan.com/

Big Baby Satan, with members from various notorious New York City area bands, is a borderline stoner/metal group just beginning their journey on the long road to the Land of Heavy. Hey, ya gotta love the band name, right? Right.

Their sound is heavy on the chugga-chugga guitar, influenced by the all-seeing Sabbath, as well as southern tunesmiths like COC, Crowbar, and maybe a bit of Pantera, with some punk thrown in on the side. The band is more than competent throughout, with special props to vocalist Kerry, who’s sincerely got some real rawkin’ ability. These dudes definitely put some heavy beer sweat into this effort, and it shows. The only thing I would change is to add more emphasis on bass; as it is the sound has too much midrange and ends up sounding more like a demo than it needs to.

But lets not get too serious. One of the highlights of the album is their tribute to Ronnie James Dio, ‘Holy Dio.’ Its goofy as hell, and in a way it goes to the heart of the record, which is to have a good time with some heavy tuneage. Sign me up!

Big Baby Satan - Self Titled
Review by: Rob Wrong (StonerRock.com)
Self Release
Release date: Available Now

Big Baby Satan has a pretty straight forward approach, metal and simplistic but yet sometimes tasteful chunky metal riff after riff. It reminds me of early Nine Inch Nails and other industrial styled metal bands along the lines.

if you are into Ministry and NIN, then you might want to check it out. tons of riffs and guitar lines that hook you in. The guitars are heavily overdriven and about as chunky as it gets. The drums literally sound like a machine with the precision changes and tightness of the overall band sound. Vocally it has a good mix between hardcore tendencies and melodic moments and are probably my favorite part of the CD.

Now don't get me wrong, these guys don't sound just like Ministry or NIN- Big Baby Satan is definitely more metal than that. Some of it reminds me of Far Beyond Driven era Pantera and later Metallica. It's metal to say the least and has plenty of interesting changes throughout, which you wouldn't expect from a band that churns out songs that are mostly under 3 minutes...crazy.

Get this one for something a little different from the norm genre specific stuff here at StonerRock.com...nice change from the norm, and a Dio cover to boot.

Before I get started on the review I would just like to say it looks like BBS spent a lot of time, effort and money on this 7 track cd. The artwork is pretty good and the music was recorded digitally. And now on to the review!

The music on this cd is pretty heavy. Tony Iommi style riffing and playing, with a few similarities to Dimebag Darrell , Zakk Wylde and COC here and there also. It is all heavy with riffs and hooks galore! The vocals are very easy to understand. At times they remind me of the late great Marc Bolin. Especially on track one, Lead Us. You might get an idea of what it might have sounded like if Marc Bolin had sang for Tony Iommi. They also do an homage to Dio, called Holy Dio. It started prior to recording when they were testing sound levels and so forth. They thought it sounded so funny they kept most of it.

Band;
Kerry Merkle-vocals
Mike Hymson-drums
Larry Forman-guitars and bass on the cd
Ivan-bass

Tracklisting;
Lead Us 2:28
Commercial 2:19
Confidence 2:17
Real Men (for Katie) 1:45
Like the Sun 2:39
Unmoved 2:43
TiBo 2:09
Holy Dio 2:21

If you will notice most of the track last a little more than 2 minutes with the exception of one. Short, simple and heavy

With heavy riffs and playing, along with great vocals I recommend Big Baby Satan. It's 4 guys getting together and having a good time playing heavy music. And isn't that part of what it is all about?