Year : 1989) (Rock Candy Remastered 2016)
Style : Heavy Metal , Hard Rock
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + scans + Video
Size : 129 mb
Bio:
Wrathchild America was an American heavy metal band formed in Martinsburg, West Virginia in 1978. They released two studio albums through Atlantic Records, and gained charting success through the Billboard 200. In 1992, they changed their name to Souls at Zero.Wrathchild was formed in 1978. The band was formed by high school friends, Shannon Larkin, Kevin Keller and Terry Carter. Kevin met Terry after school in band class and was asked to join up with his friend Shannon. They had a band at the time named "Atlantis". Ralph "Rat" Tillman and Max "Tuck" McDonald soon joined and changed the name to Tyrant and then later to Wrathchild. Brad was recruited by Kevin Keller by throwing business cards at him while he was performing with his band "Ratzalad". John Turner was soon hired from his band "The Shift". Wrathchild was a renowned live act in the mid to late 1980s all across the U.S. when they were known simply as Wrathchild. After years of touring, playing gigs, and hard work, the band finally was signed to a major label in 1988 thanks in large part to the dedicated work of Chip Seligman. However, a British glam metal band with the same name, Wrathchild, sued and forced the delay of the debut release. The band amended their name by adding America, and their debut album Climbin' the Walls peaked at #190 on the Billboard 200.Though only given a half of a songwriting credit for the song "London After Midnight", Kevin also co-wrote the songs: "No Deposit, No Return" and "Day of the Thunder". Their subsequent release was widely ignored since the thrash genre was still not widely accepted as it is today. The band changed their name to Souls at Zero and revamped their stylistic approach.Jay Abbene: According to a posting on Tartarean Desire, former TOXIK drummer Tad Leger has launched a brand new project called Lucertola (Italian for "lizard"). The group's musical style is said to be a blend of Leger's biggest influences: doom, old Voivod and Italian horror soundtracks (Goblin, Fabio Frizzi). Tad started out recording both guitar and drums himself, but was joined by his old Blackened Sky bandmate Andy Abbene and his brother Jay Abbene (Wrathchild America, Souls at Zero) in early December 2005.Kevin Keller: Went on to perform with Salem with former members of Sabotage. And in 2000 formed his current band Vulgar Bullet. Terry Carter became involved in country music and is currently touring. Brad Divens has become one of the best FOH sound engineers. Shannon Larkin went on to be the driving force in Godsmack.
Album:
WRATHCHILD AMERICA's 1989 debut "Climbin' The Walls" isn't the typical kind of music 'Remastered & Reloaded' by Rock Candy Records, but this long forgotten album certainly deserve a listen.Back in the late '80s American Rock music appeared to be splitting into two fractions; melodic hard rock and thrash metal. Although these two camps were, in effect, polar opposite, fans of either were always appreciative of the aesthetics of both. At the heavier end of the spectrum bands such as Slayer, Megadeth and Metallica were enjoying a wave of popularity that had started to influence a number of younger acts, including Testament, Pantera and... Wrathchild America. Based on America’s East Coast, the band, initially just called Wrathchild, developed a following and style that would eventually lead to a shot at the big time with major label powerhouse Atlantic Records. Recorded in Los Angeles with seasoned engineer / producer Mark Dearnley (AC/DC, Krokus, Circus Of Power), "Climbin’ The Walls" was set to become a cornerstone release in the world of US metal, but plans were delayed by the intervention of a British glam metal band using the same name. Issued with a cease and desist order the US band, at the eleventh hour, adopted the amended moniker of Wrathchild America. This necessary last minute name change added an element of confusion to the album launch. Very much in tune with the times, heavy, raw and packed with explosive firepower, the nine tracks fitted the genre perfectly combining aggressive riffs, speed and some progressive elements in one punchy bundle. But Wrathchild America also added a high dose of melody to their music, plus a clean and polished sound.The in-you-face heaviness of title track and especially the masterful riffing of the menacing 'Silent Darkness' distinguish this release as the typical US metal of the era, and the endearing vampire epic 'London After Midnight' or 'Silent Darkness (Smothered Life)' - a hymn to being buried alive with a nice melodic guitar line in the chorus - are really cool as well.However, Wrathchild America also explored a more commercial and catchy side here on the the driving, melodic 'Day of the Thunder' and especially the bluesy hard rock style of 'No Deposit, No Return'.Additionally, there's a reverent and competent cover of Pink Floyd's 'Time', a surprising take on this classic rock track with a mouth watering twist.Full of speedy muscular riffs, really interesting time changes and at places a truly commercial sound, "Climbin' The Walls" is a fun and enjoyable slice of '80s US Metal.Wrathchild America's musicianship is great, especially the superb drumming; Shannon Larkin's double bass pedal work is terrific, a true definition of the genre. Production was crystal clear, as it is this 24-bit Rock Candy remaster from the original master tapes.Ah, and this first Rock Candy batch easily could become a collectors item as there's a typo in the front sticker (Wrathchild Amercia).
Line Up:
Brad Divens - lead vocals, 4 & 5 string bass
Jay Abbene - guitar, backing vocals
Terry Carter - 6 & 12 string guitars, backing vocals
Shannon Larkin - drums, backing vocals
Tracklist:
01. Climbin' the Walls 04:26
02. Hell's Gates 04:05
03. No Deposit, No Return 03:20
04. Hernia 03:15 instrumental
05. London After Midnight 05:54
06. Candy from a Madman 05:37
07. Silent Darkness (Smothered Life) 04:30
08. Time (Pink Floyd cover) 05:40
09. Day of the Thunder 06:33
+ Video "Climbin' the Walls" (Official Video)
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