by Brian D. Holland. Though some rock fans might still be in the dark about this, and they’ve certainly got to be an isolated and diminutive bunch, The Answer is the hard-rocking foursome out of County Down, Ireland. The group has been touring the globe over the past year opening for AC/DC on the Black Ice Tour. By definition alone, one might think that a label as bold as The Answer is a reference to something that’s the real deal, or the actual solution to something. If you’re wondering if that’s the case in this situation, many rock fans seem to think so. The truth is, and it’s not exactly a news flash, authentic hard-rock bands aren’t what they used to be in numbers. Sure, there are a few around, the paradigm being the above mentioned tour headliner. But, not many young bands possess the invigorating power and surging force that Led Zeppelin, Thin Lizzy, Humble Pie, and others exerted back in the ’70s. It’s unfortunate, because a prevailing thirst still exists for that particular style. AC/DC and their mega sold out tour is evidence of it…
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