Exit Wound - Heavy Metal Steamin' Fingers
I dont think I have heard the use of the word "fuck" in a CD in as much as this. These young Derry lads have been about since 2005 creating a blend of hard rock/metal clearly influenced by Pantera (perhaps hence the overuse of the word, "Fuck").
I can clearly hear a Pantera influence throughout in the guitar playing much embracing a very power groove sound though the obligatory Metallica influence is very apparent too. Vocally, I can strangely hear an almost "Lee Dorian" Cathedral esque vibe but I have to say completely spoilt by the overuse of the eff word, its almost filling in the blanks of the lyrics. The guitar sound on offer is quite thick and heavy but I feel there is room for abit more beef. The bass player has got the best deal of all instruments as i can hear the bass growling away nicely throughout the mix. The drums sound nice too.
The recording is very raw although not too bad sounding but on ocassion seems to be very loose and appears to go out of time in some places which does let the CD down however I feel that if this band "iron out the creases" you could have some seriously rockin metal tunage on your hands. Though I will say, lads stop swearing in your lyrics and put the effort in. Highlight track is the closer track "Verses Of Hatred" which is the most intense to these ears, though I know for fact thats this CD does not wholly represent the band for I know that these guys live are a much better.
I can clearly hear a Pantera influence throughout in the guitar playing much embracing a very power groove sound though the obligatory Metallica influence is very apparent too. Vocally, I can strangely hear an almost "Lee Dorian" Cathedral esque vibe but I have to say completely spoilt by the overuse of the eff word, its almost filling in the blanks of the lyrics. The guitar sound on offer is quite thick and heavy but I feel there is room for abit more beef. The bass player has got the best deal of all instruments as i can hear the bass growling away nicely throughout the mix. The drums sound nice too.
The recording is very raw although not too bad sounding but on ocassion seems to be very loose and appears to go out of time in some places which does let the CD down however I feel that if this band "iron out the creases" you could have some seriously rockin metal tunage on your hands. Though I will say, lads stop swearing in your lyrics and put the effort in. Highlight track is the closer track "Verses Of Hatred" which is the most intense to these ears, though I know for fact thats this CD does not wholly represent the band for I know that these guys live are a much better.
1. Fade Away
2. Paint The Town (Blood) Red
3. One More With Rage
4. Verses Of Hatred
Self released
Reviewer: Connor
Oct 23, 2010
Oct 23, 2010
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