Initially when the band, Sinful Lilly emerged upon the stage; my thoughts concerning the lead vocalist, Fredi Handshoe wearing a porn star tee, shifted to an image I once saw in RIP Magazine. It was an infamous RIP teaser of metal kingpin, Nikki Sixx donning a Hustler Magazine tee with the caption, Censor that Shirt. Fredi’s overall image was reminiscent of Nikki Sixx and other traditional metal icons I have loved. However, as a contrast, bassist Nikki Valklix’s style in my opinion was more akin to that of the nu metal rockers. Their looks contributed to my initial impression which was, I thought they were one of L.A.’s newest hot shots coming to invade my hometown with their hard rocking style. You would think this band had formed on the L.A. club circuit, later I found out that they actually based out of Richmond Kentucky. However, Sinful Lilly is no gritty, sweaty, average club band either, these dudes are radio ready rockers.
Often times, fans will leave a show with a shared experience. Though, there are those times that each fan leaves a show with a different impression than others may have shared. As a long time metal fan, my observation of Sinful Lilly’s musical style consisted of an fusion of nu metal, classic metal, sleaze rock, alternative, stoner rock, anthem rock and punk. Creating one heavy blistering sound. It is clear that this band has been influenced by heavy hitters such as Black Sabbath, White Zombie, Van Halen, Alice Cooper, and Motley Crue; just to mention a few. Yet, they are not imitating others songs. It is apparent they have their own unique sound and that they are not in it just for the sake of playing for fans but it is evident they enjoy performing music for themselves. Which is a sign of true commitment to their craft. Although, each song contained several aspects of metal genres, the performances comprised as a fluent, and cohesive whole. While performing California Man. Lead singer, Fredi Handshoe’s vocal style was reminiscent to that of Taime Downe of Faster Pussycat. Which was gritty and semi-punkish. Everything a vocal style should be at a metal show. The song had several elements from many subgenres of metal, which included an element of alternative rock. Sinful Lilly’s live act radiated raw, live power with the crunch of guitar and bass combo. Which was fast paced, feet stomping, speedy, straight ahead in your face rock.
The lightening sound and melodic thunder is what Sinful Lilly is all about which got their fans hearts pumping. Bassist, vocalist, Nikki Valklix’s energy was high octane, he was an awesome standalone showman. However, alongside rebel rocker Fredi, he was a flash and dazzle side man. He strutted his stuff onstage, doing acrobatic jumps, drives and often going down on his knees playing the bass, while the audience observed in amazement. While Nikki had the energetic lightening flash of the band; Fredi on the other hand, seems the opposite. There was less in your face rock and roll flashiness, with the lean singer guitarist, these opposing stage personas contributes to Sinful Lilly being a quintessential hard rock band to see live. Together they have great rock and roll chemistry, plus they possess a lot of attitude. This concert attendee found herself in awe and speechless with praise for what has certainly been the best opening act I have seen in a very long time.
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| Sinful Lilly opens for Bullet Boys at the Appalshop, Whitesburg Ky. April 13, 2017 |
| Lead Vocalist/Guitarist, Fredi Handshoe, Bassist/Vocalist, Nikki Valklix, and Drummer, Trey Bledshoe |
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| Lead Vocalist/Guitarist, Fredi Handshoe |
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| Left to Right: Bassist/Vocalist, Nikki Valklix, Author, Lucy Hall, and Lead Vocalist/Guitarist, Fredi Handshoe |
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