Safe Haven – Savage Harvest (1993/1995) (Arkeyn Steel Records Limited Edition 2021)

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Safe Haven – Savage Harvest (1993/1995) (Arkeyn Steel Records Limited Edition 2021)

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Safe Haven – Savage Harvest (1993/1995) (Arkeyn Steel Records Limited Edition 2021)

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Year : 1993/1995 (Arkeyn Steel Records Limited Edition 2021)
Style : Heavy Metal , Hard Rock
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 169 mb


Bio:

Band from Connecticut, US.The band was founded back in 1991 and made two official releases: The “Cries of Mercy” single which was released on tape in 1993, including the same titled, six-minute-long epic and the “Savage Harvest” demo which was released back in 1995. In both these releases the band presents a magnificent mixture of Heavy, Power and Progressive Metal. Their enigmatic melodies, the epic vocal approach and the complex yet catchy riffing, generates a unique musical development that was captured on tape back in these glorious early to mid-90s days. Unfortunately, those days did not last long as SAFE HAVEN were disbanded in 1998.It was not an easy task but the Arkeyn Steel Records team managed to track down the band, offering a reissue deal for their two tapes. Through this process we discovered quite surprisingly that there was a huge archive of unreleased material carefully stored by the singer Chris Allen: The band’s first and practically unreleased demo from 1991 -given only to some friends on tapes with self-made covers back in the day-, the unreleased 1992 demo recording from WVOF radio plus lots of other demo and live recordings that eventually became the bonus tracks of this “Savage Harvest” CD release.Chris Allen himself wrote the biographical liner notes included in the booklet, revealing the band’s story from the very early days, until the reunion live shows that took place in 2017 and 2019. Kostas Athanasoglou developed all the artwork of the CD, presenting an upgraded version of the original “Savage Harvest” demo cover and lots of never before seen photos are included together with the complete song lyrics. Of course all the sound material has been completely remastered by Kostas Scandalis at Infinity Studio in Thessaloniki, Hellas.If you are still after some fine Power/Prog Metal, touched by a unique vibe of classic, melodic Heavy Metal, filled with melody and emotion then do not miss the chance to discover this great band!

Album:

The Nineties wasn’t easy in the USA for bands playing traditional metal / hard rock but still existed an underground scene keeping the flame alive. That was the case of SAFE HAVEN, a band from Connecticut formed by very young musicians which didn’t care about trends.SAFE HAVEN born back in 1990 and made two official releases: the “Cries of Mercy” single which was released on tape in 1993 including the same titled six-minute-long epic, and the “Savage Harvest” EP released in 1995. In both the band presents a mixture of classic melodic metal, hard rock, and progressive.Their enigmatic melodies, the clean vocal approach and the complex yet catchy riffing brings to mind the likes of FATES WARNING, early QUEENSRYCHE, DOKKEN, SHOK PARIS, etc.Now all SAFE HAVEN recordings including unreleased songs are being released into CD as ”Savage Harvest”, digitally remastered to get the best audio quality possible.From a band founded during an era where depressive rock dominated the charts, it’s cool to hear such young musicians combining their influences from the classic US Melodic Metal genre.For sure epics like “Second Wind”, “Cries of Mercy” or “Savage Harvest” are mainly based on a development that would often reflect this early FATES WARNING or early QUEENSRYCHE vibe, but the SAFE HAVEN leave enough space for some catchy and straightly arranged riffing that corresponds to the classic, melodic metal / hard rock standards.Many members of SAFE HAVEN have been involved to other worth checking bands of the huge Connecticut scene. For example drummer Rich Lemley participated on the Progressive / Power Metal gods BEYOND REALITY. Guitarist Wayne Petroskey shared his talent on the Melodic Power / Progsters SILENT SHADOWS. Guitarist Matt Douglas has played on the great combo CROSSING RUBICON.Well as you may have realized the ‘Connecticut Steel’ scene had some great bands to offer, and it’s nice to hear now SAFE HAVEN recordings.There is a lot of material included on this reissue. For example the band’s first and unreleased demo from 1991 – given only to some friends on tapes with self made covers back on the day, the unreleased 1992 demo recording from WVOF radio, plus lots of other recordings that eventually became the bonus tracks of this “Savage Harvest” CD release. Sure, on some the sound quality isn’t the best, but for the most part the tracks here are clearly audible and well remastered.If you are still after some fine ’90s American progressive touched by an enjoyable vibe of classic, melodic metal / edgy hard rock filled with melody and passion then do not miss the chance to discover SAFE HAVEN.

Line-Up:

Chris Allen – Vocals
Matt Douglas – Guitar
Rob Taylor – Guitar
Matt Ballingham – Bass
Matt Allen – Drums*
Matt Bailey – Drums+
Justin Piccirillo – Drums^
Wayne Petroskey – Guitar#

Tracklist:

01. Second Wind
02. Seventh Heaven
03. Love Is Gone
04. Savage Harvest
05. Cries Of Mercy
06. Foolish Quest
07. Games People Play
08. Now You’re Alone
09. Can’t Stand To See You Cry
10. Union Of Solitude
11. Dark Before Dawn
12. Thrown To The Wolves
13. Raging Tempest
14. Liar’s Eye
15. Homecoming
16. Promises Broken
17. Day Is Done
18. Shock To The System

1-4 Savage Harvest (Demo 1995)
5 Cries Of Mercy (Single Tape 1993)
6-7 Unreleased Demo 1993
8-10 Unreleased Demo (Taken from WVOF radio) 1992
11-14 Unreleased Demo 1991
15-16 Unreleased Home Recording (Demo 1996)
17 Live 1994
18 Live Reunion 2017



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