It's melodic, while at times heavy and always a bit challenging. Oh yes, and they have not bothered with anything intrusive like vocals either. This is another one of those releases that sounds perfect for a sound-track of something a bit creative and interesting. The band were born by fizzling of a band called Postman Syndrome which, I confess, I have never heard of. However if this is the result they it was not entirely a bad thing. Yep, I completely misjudged this one by its cover and name.
I hope you enjoyed this lot of reviews. I am sure there will be blowback from my review of Metallica. I am off for 10 days to Malta so the next column will be a bit late. However, rest assured, I will not only be taking review material with me but I will seek out some Maltese heavy rock. It's said to be quite a hot-bed.
As always stay safe and rocking. Check out live music as often as you can.
Article comments
1 - Brian aka Guppusmaximus
I am sure there will be blowback from my review of Metallica.
Actually, Marty, it was pleasant to read a review of the new Metallica that was pretty damn accurate.[Head & heart in the right place]You hit the nail right on the head... None of this material really grabs me.
These guys are not quite back to form yet. Once they completely ditch their 90's material, practice on their instruments & focus on Thrash, their next release should be one hell of a punch. Oh.. and Kirk needs to get rid of that freakin wah-wah pedal!!
Thanks for the heads up on East of Wall - It's real hard nowadays to release a progressive album without all the references to Dream Theater & Opeth(save for the new Cynic which will be f*cking awesome) but these guys keep it interesting & a bit original. The fact that it is an instrumental release is great!
2 - Chris Beaumont
Great stuff, as always, Marty!
Guppy, got to agree, some one needs to take that wah wah away from Kirk. Nothing like a metal tune with a hard rock solo in the middle.
Looking forward to Cynic. Have a promo coming soon, should be an interesting introduction.
3 - Brian aka Guppusmaximus
Chris..You lucky bastich! The demo I heard that had 2 new songs was damn good & your introduction is coming at a great time. Focus was a killer CD but the new stuff sounds a bit more progressive & the production is excellent.
The new guitarist/vocalist(growling),Tymon Kruidenier, is freakin awesome... I'm so psyched to get my hands on it. I'm gonna go out on a limb here: I think this album will be better than the new Opeth.