Year : 2024
Style : Heavy Metal
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 79 mb
Bio:
In the fog-choked streets of Seattle, 2009, a molten riff echoed - a thunderous ode to the fallen king, Ronnie James Dio. United by their reverence for the metal legend, four souls – Mark Plog, the riff-slinging guitarist, Chad McMurray, the voice that could shatter the sky, and Michael Robson, the drummer whose beats hammered like a foundry's heart, locked into a sonic exorcism they called Rising. This wasn't just a tribute, it was a baptism by fire.Rising tore through the Pacific Northwest, a force of nature fueled by pure metal fury. Soon, the flames licked international shores, igniting audiences across the globe. Five years later, on a red-eye flight back from a triumphant Irish tour, a new hunger gnawed at them. They weren't just disciples, they were creators. Over endless cups of lukewarm airplane coffee, the dream solidified – to leave their own mark on the metal pantheon.Fueled by this shared vision, RivetSkull was born. It wasn't just a name, it was a declaration. Here were no pretenders, but architects of a soul-stirring revolution. With the addition of low-end titan, Mark Hopkins on bass, the quartet embarked on an odyssey of sonic exploration. Melding the raw power of their heavy metal roots with a kaleidoscope of eclectic influences, they forged a fusion of tradition and innovation.In the dawn of 2023, RivetSkull took a bold step forward, unveiling their debut album Trail of Souls: Samsara. And as the world bore witness, a new chapter was written in the annals of metal history.With their upcoming sophomore release, "Absence of Time," RivetSkull boldly asserts their place in the (traditional heavy) metal scene. This latest offering represents the culmination of the band's collective journey, showcasing a sound that is unmistakably their own.RivetSkull delivers a powerful, thought-provoking, and emotionally charged listening experience, exploring themes of inner conflict and resilience. This album isn’t just music; it's a testament to the band's unity and a beacon for those seeking solace and community. Welcome to the world of "heavy metal."
Album:
The day May 16, 2010 will never be forgotten by any Metalhead that was into Metal at that time. It was when the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll Ronnie James Dio has finally rested after a long fight with a fatal disease. And such loss was felt heavily in USA Metal scene, because his works with BLACK SABBATH, ELF, RAINBOW and DIO are seminal to US Metal scene (and even his family is on the scene, as his cousins on THE RODS and WITHERFELL show). But his musical heritage is still here, clear and loud, and can be found in many bands today, and one of them is the quartet RIVETSKULL, from Seattle, here with “Absence of Time”.Metal acts of US Metal ways have a tendency to search for something that could align a clean and defined sound for each musical instrument, but regarding a more organic appeal on them. And they hit the target working with Jonathan Plum (who worked on the recordings at London Bridge Studio, Seattle, and has on his curriculum names as QUEENSRŸCHE, ALICE IN CHAINS, PEARL JAM, and others), and that was produced, mixed and mastered by Matt Hyde (the same one known for his works with SLAYER, HATEBREED and others). But everything was done with a vision: to keep the band sounding loud and clean, heavy and aggressive, but with an actual feeling. And what good artwork Josh Graham created!As the words above state clear, the quartet works on a form of traditional Heavy Metal that is usual for North American bands, or in other words, it’s heavy to the point of breaking teeth, but full of precious melodies inherited from Hard Rock (pay attention to them under the heavy weight of “Isolation”) and a clear technical appeal (as heard on the shreds during the guitar leads). It’s something very good to be heard, full of energy and appeal, and fans of acts as JAG PANZER, GRIFFIN, RUTHLESS, OMEN, WITHERFELL, SANCTUARY, MALICE and others on such trench will love it. The album opens with the frantic and provocative “Hellbound”, a powerful and heavy song with a mighty and earthcrushing work on bass guitar and drums due the weighty rhythms. It is followed by “Isolation” brings something more melodic, with that appeal of the 80s when no one cared about if it was called Hard Rock, Heavy Metal or Glam Metal, because it’s excellent (pay attention to the excellent guitar riffs and solos, to its chorus and contrasts).“Not Gonna Run” depicts again some Hard Rock hooking traits aligned with a massive load of heavy weight (and what great nasty vocals). And “My Darkest Hour” is that kind of US Metal song with contrasts between heavier parts (especially on the chorus) with melancholic and deep moments. Some keyboards ‘bottoms’ can be heard contrasting with the weight of “Eyes of a Fallen Angel”, a song that demands a lot from the rhythmic session (and bass guitar and drums do their parts with honor). And “The King is Dead” comes using and abusing of a weighty load from the guitars, where the seduction of the melodies is certain. “Swimming in Mortality” flirts with some Thrash Metal influences due the aggressive guitar riffs (but the melodies during the chorus are amazing).“Time Will Tell” is another US Metal song filled with weight and energy, with fine vocals and backing vocals in many moments (and what very good guitar lead is heard). And “The Unwinnable War” is a massive song with tons of weight and energy that is hard to resist due its melodic appeal. “Absence of Time” represents a step ahead for the quartet, and they could be great in the 80s (when people was looking for the new bands and loving the past ones in the same way). But it’s excellent to deal with a band as RIVETSULL. Try it, and you won’t regret the experience.
Line Up:
Chad McMurray - Vocals, Keyboards - See also: ex-Ashland
Mark Xavier Plog - Guitars
Mark Hopkins - Bass - See also: Patitude (Pat Benatar tribute)
Michael Robson - Drums
Tracklist:
01. Hellbound
02. Isolation
03. Not Gonna Run
04. My Darkest Hour
05. Eyes of a Fallen Angel
06. The King is Dead
07. Swimming in Mortality
08. Time Will Tell
09. The Unwinnable War
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