Here we are back in Sweden to tap into the seemingly never ending supply of heavy rock emanating from the country. This time it’s Random Eyes and their latest release Invisible (Bullroser Records 2008). They formed back in 2001 and have gone through a revolving door of membership prior to seeing this apparently settled line up. In 2003 their debut album Eyes Ablaze appeared. It was an album steeped in the bands goth-metal style and established them on the touring circuit, where they have been busy building a solid reputation. Random Eyes strength is clearly as a live band where their sheer force will guarantee winning over most fans of heavy metal.
Built around the vocal power of founder member Christian Palin, the twin guitars of Heikki Paananen and Olli Tanttu, bass player Voitto Rintala and drummer Markus Niemispelto, Random Eyes threaten to literally assault the senses with a full on onslaught of heavy rock constructed over some well written melodic riffs. This is not for the faint hearted by any stretch of the imagination and yet is an interesting, if sometimes over layered, combination. This is powerful riff driven power rock with so much going on within it leaves you feeling somewhat drained.
One of the bands strengths is their ability to write some clever riffs that lift the album out of the otherwise swirl of relentless activity that is going on. There are some timely and unexpected effects written into the album from which the single “Living for Tomorrow” was released. The track is a good example of what Random Eyes are all about, with several sudden switches and mood changes until launching back into the full on power. I’m certain it makes for a stand out track within their live set and is one of Invisible’s own highlights.
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