Eternal Destiny
Paradise Awaits
Reviewed by Doug Van Pelt
This melodic hard rock band from New York have released an eight-song custom tape with canned production and unexciting songs. While the guitars of John Betz wail and scream a little, they still suffer from a cheesy guitar tone. The song tempos are a little slow and definitely lack the aggression that would qualify if as metal. If you compared this tape with the first Van Halen album, you'd shed tears of disappointment. Some of the vocal lines, like the choruses of 100% Pure and I've Got a Ticket remind me of The Herman's Hermits on a flat night. The band's best shot at their style of commercial hard rock comes in the last two songs: Till The End of Time, where they grab a hold of a decent hook; and Rock of Salvation, where they attempt to cut loose and speed it up a bit. I'd say, "keep at it guys, and go after the edgier end of things next time." To order, send $7 to: 594 Marcellus Rd, Williston Park NY 11596.