The album's title track “Requiem” was almost a Queensryche homage even if it was not meant to be. The acoustic entrance to the song with the gentle singing called to mind past bands of yesteryear. The piano was melodic, with an overall gloomy feeling — as it should be, seeing as the song was dedicated to a friend who left this earth far too early.
“The Rise And Fall” turned out to be one of the heavier tracks on the album. The drumming again was vicious, and the guitars were entertaining. Closing track “No Angel” did not let the CD end on a light note. The dual singing and busy music styles that ended the CD left me wanting more.
Look for these guys on this years Warped Tour — I know I will. I am hoping that they can grab the interest of all the little scenesters and show them that it’s ok to open your musical tastes beyond Hawthorn Heights.
If you still have love for the eighties guitar solos, and are looking for something different from the norm, you should check these guys out. I cannot guarantee that they’ll be sporting the look of the Iron Maiden days, but they do convey some of those sweet, sweet, guitar solos you once banged your head to.
Article comments
1 - Brian aka Guppusmaximus
Sorry man, once you mentioned Avenged I lost interest. But, then I checked out the website and lost even more interest. These guys could never compare to Maiden,they are a perfect example of "Cookie-Cutter" Metal and probably think that Poison is "Hair Metal". You can tell by listening to one track that the production values rank higher than their musicianship,the lyrics are predictable & pretentious and for God's sake, tell the drummer to get rid of the triggers...Thanks, but I'll stick w/ my irritating twin leads and untranslatable screaming lyrics.
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2 - Devanne
i dont agree at alll Brian aka Guppusmaximus.
but then again im a HUGE fesh' fan.
they are going places.
and i love there cd and EP very much.
i like the review, even though im not sure i see how time is gone is like avenged compared to other tracks, i get what youre saying but i think its still different.
and taylor has a MUCH better voice than m. shadows will ever have.
taylor is fuckin amazing.