Ida Maria’s Seven Deadly Sins + 3 Review: Punk-Rock Confession Ignites

September 25, 2025 rocknews

A Blistering, Hanoi Rocks-Inspired Rock ‘n’ Roll Gem with Punk Attitude

Ida Maria storms back on September 26, 2025, with Seven Deadly Sins + 3, a raw, confessional rock ‘n’ roll opus infused with the gritty undertones of Hanoi Rocks and a fierce punk attitude. Recorded with her core band—Jan Ole Kristensen, Ruben Fredheim Oma, and Alf Magne Hillestad—alongside producer Martin Selen and engineer Hans Petter Heggli, this album delivers an immediate, unapologetic sonic punch. From the fiery Still Angry (co-written with Joonas Parkkonen) to the groove-heavy Lazy, a stark take on shame and societal hypocrisy, each track dissects a sin with rock ‘n’ roll swagger and punk defiance. Expect no sermons—this is real rock, baby! I recently discovered Ida Maria via an episode of Peacemaker, where Dirty Money instantly became my favorite song, added to all my Spotify playlists. After some research and an advance album email, I had to dive in.

Album Highlights: Sin, Swagger, and Raw Energy

The album’s spark ignited in Helsinki with Topi Latukka and Aleksi Kiskinen, birthing More—a bold anthem of ambition and excess that echoes Hanoi Rocks’ glam-punk vibe. Ida chews on sins like gluttony and pride, spitting them out with humor and a punk edge. Sivert Høyem (Madrugada), Dave Krusen, and Tommy Akerholt add textured guest vocals, enhancing the raw, rebellious sound. Ida calls it “a shopping list of ‘been there, done that’—you can’t sin all day, it’s exhausting!” This is a rock ‘n’ roll theology rooted in her Nesna, Norway upbringing, blending poetry and punk philosophy.

Track-by-Track Takeaway

Envy (6:59): Jealousy laid bare with raw, punk-fueled intensity.
More (5:37): Hunger-driven opener, pure rock ‘n’ roll excess.
Lust (6:56): Seductive riffs with a punk bite.
Lazy (6:55): Unhinged groove with a Hanoi Rocks swagger, exposing shame’s paradox.
Pride (5:09): Sharp, defiant take on ego with punk attitude.
Still Angry (5:50): Volcanic fury, a punk middle-finger to rage.
I Pushed Too Hard (8:27): Relentless rock dive into overreach.
Melancholia (9:35): Epic, moody reflection with glam undertones.
Pussy and Money (6:54): Bold, unfiltered rock anthem of desire.
Who Will Save Rock and Roll (5:59): Punk plea with a rock ‘n’ roll grin.

Guest spots add depth, but Ida’s voice—messy, bold—steals the show.

Legacy and Impact

For nearly 20 years, Ida’s defied norms, from Fortress Round My Heart to I Like You So Much Better When You’re Naked. A “punk-rock shapeshifter” flirting with riot grrrl and glam, she says, “I’m a bonkers single mom dabbling with forces I don’t understand.” Seven Deadly Sins + 3 is her sonic confessional—gut-punching, kitchen-table real, and laced with Hanoi Rocks infuences & rock ‘n’ roll love. “Music is sacred,” she insists. “I don’t cast spells without reason.”

Why It’s a Must-Listen

This album transcends rock—it’s a mirror to our flaws, delivered with swagger and grit. Stream it on Spotify or Apple Music from September 26, 2025. Fans on X rave: “Ida Maria Seven Deadly Sins review—pure punk rock ‘n’ roll!” Follow @IdaMariaMusic for more.