| “Rivethead plays LOUD ‘n’ HEAVY music that is quite intense in texture but highly diverse in substance. No question about it that this band and this record is in the metal category but Rivethead seems to have a unique presence.” – Skope Magazine |
| “The story of RivetHead is one best told through the tracks on Doomsday for Optimism. This veteran band has refined their sound over the course of the last few years, and comes …with tremendous momentum. The band is able to insert tremendously catchy hooks deep in the psyche of anyone listening in.” – NetFur |
| “They were clearly deserving of the headline spot at this main stage, commanding the largest crowd yet as everyone cut loose to their brand of metal” – Jordan Buford, The Music Enthusiast |
| “Rivethead is a local Dallas band that has had their fair share of publicity and then some; everything from film, tv, NHL’s Dallas Stars, radio, satellite radio, and more… RH had special guest guitarist Ashes of Wayne Static’s group come up to play Rammstein‘s hit single, “Du Hast”.” – Mark Ambrose |
| “If you’re into Static-X – heavy drums, pounding guitar and intense lyrics – you need to familiarize yourself with RivetHead.” – PennsEyeView |
| “Absolutely grinding, ride-the-riff industrial coming from Texas. Just the way I like it. Groove intense, melody heavy. Nothing wrong with some metal that you can shake your ass to.” – The Ripple Effect |
| “No matter who you are, you’ve most likely heard Rivethead’s sounds, either at a sporting event, on the radio or XM, or at local rock venues … R.H. again proves that the kings of the hill are not ready to step down anytime soon! (MB)” – Lit Monthly |
| “These guys deliver exactly what you signed up for – rivethead music for rivethead people. Really well put together in all departments from the mesh of the drums and electronics to the guitars and the vocals.” – Martin Adkins via Broadjam |
| “RIVETHEAD [Industrial/Metal/Rock] this is one of the best indie band’s I’ve ever heard. They’re based out of Dallas Texas” – Pleather Munky |
| “RIVETHEAD/Self Titled (Self Released) This was a good example of modern metal played well…and if this band can’t get signed, then these labels need to wake up and smell the coffee.” – Metal Core Fanzine |
| “ For the fanatics of the gender I am for sure it is a killer disk, to jumping!!” – Metal Radika |
| “They symbolize solid rock music decorated by industrial/electro sound. Guitars are heavy, rhythms are groovy and vocals are tough and strong. Even though they incorporate digital sounds into their rock music, they never sound too inorganic.“ – Masa, 21st Century Metal |
| “Muscled up melodic Nu Metal with a crunchy adrenaline pumping electronic edge.” – Organ Magazine, UK |
| “Rivethead is an extraordinary combination of old industrial metal with Static X and Ministry. The album The 13th Step is kinda special and complex. From a brutal sound like… and then continues with agressive riffs combined with electronic elements.” – Malice, Metal Act – Romania |
| “To cut a long story short: this band convinces me right from the get go. The sound is a dirty hybrid somewhere in between Filter, Static X and Rammstein-light. The result is a inviting, somewhat rallying product which is supported by the Ministry-esque ADHD vocals of singer Steve Page.” – Frank D., Lords of Metal – The Netherlands” |
| “I still want more!” – Chris Nite, Lit Monthly |
| “I love this band. The music is so cutting edge and right where it needs to be for the taste of the industry right now.” – Vix, Sugarbuzz Magazine – Oklahoma City, OK |
| “RIVETHEAD: Metal elements complement very well- done hard-rock songwriting.” – Ayo, KDGE 102.1FM, Dallas |
| “Anti-establishment lyrics? Check. Manic guitars? Check. Growling vocals? Check. Tight, unrelenting percussion? Chiggity-check.” – HUNTER HAUK, QuickDFW |
| “Arguably the equal of any other record written and produced by the Dallas metal scene since Pantera. Rivethead’s aggressive-yet-beautiful brand of industrial metal is impressive. And their diversity of musical styles –while always remaining true to their heavy metal roots– hopefully ensures that the band’s distinctive sound will never get stale and predictable.” – Todd Maternowski, Pegasus News – Dallas, TX |