Victor
Griffin (Pentagram, Place of Skulls) is back with a new record and band,
including the old drummer from Trouble playing Hammond. It was recorded last
year in Nashville and features 8 tracks. Thankfully he has toned down the
Christian lyrics and instead wrote fantastic words to go with these powerful
tracks, without focusing on the Christian GOD. Forget that and put the needle
in the groove and let it rip. Digital Critic kicks into high gear with a
monster riff. The organ is mixed barely audible on this track to just add some
atmosphere. The mid section is really cool with some double tracked guitars. Actually
this is the only song where they almost jam and really extend the mid section.
What if, is slower but groovy and has very powerful lyrics. The organ is again
mixed way in the back but you can hear it. The track ends with an acoustic
guitar section. Late for an early Grave starts off with a guitar solo has a
cool melodic driving riff. Side A ends with slowly with the track Fading Flower
where for the first time on this side the organ is mixed a bit up in the mix to
enhance the mellow feeling of this floating track. Nice..
Thorn
in the Flesh has a fantastic and cool riff and groove. Victor is singing great
and I love the flow of the riff and the organ. Very cool jamming mid-section on
this track. Teacher is actually a cover of the old Jethro Tull song! Wow.. that
was a surprise. It has a great heavy riff section that works perfect with
Victor’s style. Awesome. Love Song for the Dying is another powerful one and
the organ is mixed pretty high on this song, especially at the beginning since
it is really low at times. A short guitar solo is played and the song slows but
the heavy vibe remains. The record ends with Never Surrender is a fast pace
melodic hard rock song. One of the most catchy songs on the record but also
probably my least favourite. Victor has a solid new band and I look forward to
seeing them at Roadburn..
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