Betrayal
Leaving Nevermore
Reviewed by Doug Van Pelt
Marcus Colon has not been sitting idly by. He's been listening and taking notice. It's funny that he's chosen a somewhat gothic direction, since Betrayal was somewhat associated with Sanctuary in the 80's, and Sanctuary made a definitive decision to go after the Marilyn Manson crowd (I know, I know, Manson's not real goth!). Anyway, Marcus has almost single-handedly put together this album of dark, brooding sounds with low-end vocals and creepy keyboards. Me thinks he did a good job. You could say it's a metal industrial album, but it definitely takes a dark vibe musically to communicate the importance of an eternal life decision. This is a great album. Listen to "The Review" on this issue's Hard Music Sampler and make up your own mind. For ordering info, write: Black & White Records, 859 Hollywood Way #346, Burbank CA 91505