I wasn't looking forward to hearing these guys play. I'm a big fan of "prog" rock, so when Dave Beegle and Fourth Estate are in town--I'm there. I don't need an opening band, but what can you do? Imagine my surprise as Crimson Reign treated my ears to some great heavy instrumental "prog" rock along the lines of Fourth Estate. Their musicianship is outstanding--somebody please sign this band. My only complaint is that their music isn't available on CD and there wasn't more of it, but that'll come with time.
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HM Magazine #72Reviewed by Brian Vincent McGovernWhen someone tells you they play the same style as Beegle, Satriani, and Vai, they suddenly have a lot to live up to. Well, this strictly instrumental band seems to measure up stylistically, while remaining mostly unique, and their fast, tight, multi-faceted "prog" rock has among the highest musicianship I've witnessed this issue.
