Killer Sixgun "Killer Sixgun"
by Paul Autry
Sixgun is actually Greek guitarist Lakis Ragazas. The first tune on this eight song release,
"Run (If You Can)," brings Steve Vai to mind. "Stay With Me" was kind of mellow. Great sound though.
As far as the instrumental stuff goes, "The Jeckyl & Hyde Jam" was probably my favorite. It's got
a nice little groove going on. The two best tracks on this release, in my opinion, are the ones
that feature vocalist John Jeff Touch, who's one of the leading rock vocalists in Greece...or so
it said on the website. I never heard of the guy. But, man, can he belt out a tune. Forget the
instrumental stuff...Lakis Ragazas should've laid down a full length album with this guy because
these two tracks do some major rocking. "Highway Of Love" started out with a guitar riff that
would've made Judas Priest proud. That's who this tune brought to mind. "Reach Out" was one of the
best rock tunes I've heard in a long time. It has the perfect blend of guitar and vocals. It brought
Mark Slaughter to mind...only with more vocal control. Seriously, if Lakis Ragazas and John Jeff Touch
would form a band together...or even make a studio album...they would rule the world. I don't know
too much about these guys...but...there's an amazing amount of talent to be heard on those two songs.
You can hear a sample of "Highway Of Love" on the Killer Sixgun website. Go check it out and tell me
that's not one of the greatest songs you've ever heard. Hopefully, we'll hear more from Killer Sixgun
in the future because this dude can freakin' play...and when you add the vocals of John Jeff Touch...amazing.