While talent is obviously important, bands like Ryder remind you that rock has and always will be primarily about attitude. You hear plenty of that on the band’s latest single, “Queen Viper’s Kiss.” It’s the second song to be released from the Queens, New York band’s forthcoming new album Menagerie. While we await its release on January 31st, we have this song to enjoy, in addition to the album’s previously released first single, “Southbound.” “Queen Viper’s Kiss” is an example of the higher octane side of the new record, driven by the swagger and rock n’ roll charm of frontman James Ryder. He’s well complemented by lead guitarist Max Knight, who doles out electrifying solos left and right. Combined together, it’s an energetic formula for balls-to-the-wall heavy rock n’ r...