Surrender

Item: [demo]
Author: Doug Van Pelt

[demo]

Reviewed by Doug Van Pelt

Label independentHeaven's Metal #30March 1991

melodic metal hard rock

This is one of the finest demos I've received in recent times. This quintet plays a heavy melodic metal with nice biting guitars. Jamie Wollam's drums are miked and mixed well here, as is Mike Alten's vocals. The double guitar interplay between Alten and Charlie Johnson sound nice and tight in "Save Me Tonight". The big 'n' smooth BGV's of the band give the band the kind of credibility that should make labels sit up and take notice. Musical comparisons to Bon Jovi, Dokken, and early Stryper wouldn't be too far off. "Long Winter" even has a little bit of Triumph style to it. It's a soaring ballad. I'm looking forward to hearing more from this band. With a little more work on the songwriting, these guys could capture the hearts of many listeners. This 5-song tape is available for $5 from: Soundtrax Group, PO Box 60653, Pasadena CA 91116-6653.

Other coverage for this album

Heaven's Metal #28Reviewed by Doug Van PeltCraig Erickson (Red Sky) lends his axe to this metal project. Kerri Horak's vocals remind me of the first Messiah Prophet album. This here's straight-ahead metal with some good playing (yet not too creative). Most of the riffs seem kind of re-hashed. The Jazz/Jeff Beck influence sounds real nice, though. For those interested, write: 1445 1st Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids IA 52402.Heaven's Metal #32Reviewed by Doug Van PeltThese three songs show some good songwriting ideas, especially in tunes like "Hideaway", which has very melodic vocal lines in it and fluctuates between some soft-spoken verses to hook-laden choruses. The drums, bass and guitars are mixed pretty well here. "I Will Survive", a faster tune, reminds me a little of Triumph. If these guys keep at it, they'll be fantastic some day. You can obtain a…

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