Vol. #230: HAMS – “Send It”

Rustbelt Rock Review

By: Z.M. Delgado

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Volume #230: HAMS – “Send It”

February 24th, 2026

Rockers! Headbangers! Punks! Lend me your ears! Beer Drinkers! Dope Smokers! Miscreants and Scumbags! Gather round! For it is I, Z.M. Delgado, and I have most righteous news. Utilizing a contact in my underground network I was able to lay hands on something truly fantastic: The long awaited second release from Cleveland’s HAMS! “Send It” is the follow up to 2024’s debut banger “Whores, Guitar Chords, and Samurai Swords.” This five song collection is here to kick ass and take names. So before I say too much, lets break this bad boy down a piece at a time.

Up first is “We’re Back.” Opening with a buzz saw riff this track immediately grabs you by the balls. But it’s not until you hear that first gorgeous pluck of the Bass string that you realize this song might just live up to it’s name. The Drums come in like a gattling gun, accompanying a runaway barrage of lead licks. This is topped off by the stone throated mad man on the mic; ranting and raging. With their signature sound instantly recognizable and fully intact, HAMS kick down your front door and take your stereo by force. This song is monster; blazing with speed and brimming with energy. “We’re Back” announces just that. HAMS are back and in a big way.

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“Angry” is like a blunt instrument. The riffs pound and the Drums drive home the point as HAMS unapologetically proclaim “I’m fucking angry,” “Fuck you!.” At 1:16 in length, this song is something of a whirlwind. It is a short shot that blows open you shutters and whips through your house.

“Kill It On The Dance Floor” is an absolute blast of a track. It’s an anthem for partying, grooving and getting down. We all know that feeling. The sensation that grabs you when you hear “your song.” When that jam comes on and you can’t help but jump up and shake your ass. Yeah, HAMS has tapped into something very basic and simple about Rock N’ Roll: That this music is supposed to move you. So yeah, like the HAMS boys told ya, “If you aint’ gonna fuckin’ dance, get out of the way I’m gonna kill it on the dance floor!”

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“Bad Things” is sonically very different than the rest of the EP. This is a slower, more plodding Rock song. It has a chuggy riff with a serious groove. The Bass line is addictive, compelling the listener into a state of immediate smooth operation. There is an absolutely killer solo on the back end of this one. The Vocals narrate a tale of debauchery. This is a song for the scuzz balls and screw ups. It a song about drugs and booze and crime. Walking around in a drunken haze, chasing the good times and running from the law, yes this is a song about doing “Bad Things.”

“Trouble” is a ripper. It blazes. From the opening roll the Drum work here is relentless and driving. The riffage is like a wood chipper; It devours whatever it contacts. The verses are quick and Rockin’ to the core and the choruses are huge. They absolutely demand a choir of backing Vox from the crowd as the “Whoas!” are decidedly premium. This song blazes by and before you know it, it’s over, and HAMS slam the door closed on the “Send It” EP.

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So there you have it. That new HAMS broken down one slice a time. Honestly what more can I say on the subject? Obviously, this is a very solid addition to the HAMS catalog and a worthy entry into the greater Cleveland juke box. But I imagine you’ve figured that out by now. Something else you may have gleamed is that this is a release that I am very excited about. It has been a long time coming and it’s arrival is most welcome. I think HAMS is one of the preeminent acts in our scene. This EP only confirms that view. It shows some detectable growth as song writers. This is apparent in the length and many changes in “We’re Back,” or the down tempo vibes of “Bad Things.” Despite this growth, what is more important is the dedication to the sound. HAMS have stayed true to who they are and who they have always been. They are still hard hitting, punch in the gut, slap your soul Rock N’ Roll. It is pure, raw and uncut: the way that Lemmy intended. So there you have it. That’s my assessment of HAMS – “Send It.” I fully endorse the record and proclaim it a “Must Listen” release. Whether you’re a Rocker, A Metal Head or Punk, I guarantee HAMS will know your socks off.

Until next time, Rock on, Rustbelt,

-Z.M. Delgado

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