Soulbender - Soulbender II

Band:Soulbender

 

Album:Soulbender II

 

Date Released:Sept 30 2014

Tracks:

New Tracks 

Turn Anger Up
Shoal
Slave To Reality
Seraphim

Remastered 

Fix Me
Clockwork And Compass
Rabbit Hole
The American Dream
Samsara
Prime Time
Shoot Poem
This Ocean
Hunger Three Towers

 

Band Members:

Micheal Wilton
Nick Pollock
Wes Hallam
Dave Groves

 

Formed:2001

Originated:Seattle Washington

 

Label:Rat Pak Records

 

Quality & Originality:This album is partially a new release old release material but both have great production and sound with great clarity from the mixing and mastering. The songs are bold and brilliant with a huge step away from the Queensryche sound we have all fell in love with from Wilton. I hear a bit of that alternative sound that was huge in Seattle back in the 90's but still has the huge guitar leads that should be in any metal band. The vocals are gritty but powerful with tons of melody at times that really ties this album together. 

 

My Opinion:Wilton and company took a very bold move in rehashing out songs from basically ten years ago then adding four new tracks. In most cases this would lead up to a total flop but it works and works very well cause the music does not seem dated at all. They prove that they are not just another grunge/alternative band rehashing out the 90's by having songs that are brilliantly written and performed. I hear so many styles from alternative, rock, metal, blues and classic overflowing into just a great album. If you love what Wilton has done in the past chances are you will really take to this album and have it a constant in your player!

 

Overall & Favorites:Turn Up Anger, Slave To Reality, The American Dream. I give this album a 8.5/10 because of the brilliance of the music bringing the old mixed with the new era of Soulbender!!!

 

Contact:http://www.ratpakrecordsamerica.com/michael-wilton

 

 

Ronny Munroe-Electric Wake

                                                

  Band: Ronny Munroe

                                       

               Album: Electric Wake

 

Band Members: Guest Artists Include George Lynch, Pamela Moore, Sean Baker, Tony Rossi, David Donigian, Dave Rude, Paul Kleef

Date Released: June 24, 2014

Label: Rat Pak Records

Track Listing: 

Ghosts

Electric Wake 

Turn To Stone

My Shadow

Not You Not Me

Pray

Ritual Damage

Sleepless Mountain

The Others

United

Burning Time

 

Quality & Originality:Ronny Munroe is not new to the metal world with ''Electric Wake'' being Ronny's third solo album. The mix is right on with a old school fixture added for good measure. The songs are new but hit close to home on many styles from the past. The guitars are strong and right in the pocket of what you would expect from Ronny. The all star line up that come to aid in Ronny's vision is simply amazing from Pamela Moore to George Lynch and Tesla's axeman Dave Rude. The album has a thrash mix but a classic rock groove to my ears. Ronny proves once again that his voice can do more then just scream and proves why he is one of the greats of our generation. This album is very original but a great recreation of some of the greatest metal/classic rock albums of all time!!

 

My Opinion: Ronny has been a very busy man with a new album from Metal Church ''Generation Nothing'' and now this very over the top solo album. I honestly feel this is some of the greatest music Ronny has done to date. I have not been able to stop listening to this album since I purchased it after its release. I honestly would call this a metal album but in fact it is the heaviest classic rock album of all time with the hints of Dio, Deep Purple, Rainbow, Led Zeppelin and many others. This album is a winner for anyone that loves old school heavy metal, hard rock, classic rock and thrash.

 

Overall & Favorites: Electric Wake is freaking awesome with a solid 8.5/10 Rating from me. Favorite tracks are The Others, Not You Not Me and Ritual Damage. 

 

Contact Info:  www.facebook.com/ronnymunroefb, www.ronnymunroe.com