SHADOZ EDGE |
| Shadoz Edge
are : Dave McCormick on Guitars and Vocals Rick Cuevas on Drums and Backing Vocals Pat Cassidy on lead Guitars and Backing Vocals Hari Chelluri on Bass The tracks are : 1. Majority Rules 2. The Unknown 3. The Rage Within 4. Shackled 5. Dead Or Diseased 6. The Shadow 7. Assisted Suicide 8. Conviction 9. Portrayal Of Fear Shadoz Edge was formed in January 1991, originally a five piece band of musicians from Aurora, Illinois. After the departure of their then singer Dave McCormick took over lead vocal duties. Since 1991, Shadoz Edge has accomplishes the production and release of two full length studio albums, 'The Cause Of Corruption' in 1993 and 'Portrayal Of Fear' in 1995. Shadoz Edge have also performed with major label bands like Dangerous toys, Trouble, Asphalt Ballet and Malevolent Creation. Why, Oh WHY this band Shadoz Edge have not been snapped up by some major record label is beyond me. As soon as you hear the first few bars from the first track 'Majority Rules' you just know that this album just reeks of sheer class. The first track 'Majority Rules' I could quite easily listen too all day, it's got a superb rhythm, great riffs, superb drums and bass and a stunning guitar solo. Portrayal Of Fear is a metal album, it's heavy, but it's also melodic and very easy to get along with. I would have to say that Shadoz Edge's influences are Metallica, Alice in Chains, Pantera, Tesla and Megadeth. The vocals from Dave are just superb, powerful, but also show quite a bit of emotion and at times does sound a little similar to James Hetfield. Rick and Hari create an awesome rhythm section, powerful, tight and gripping. And the two guitarists Pat and Dave between them come in with some stunning riff's and lead breaks. But it's not just a case of playing well together bacause their songwriting ablility is first class too. For me there is not one bad song on this album. They are all excellent!! Come on all you metal fans, this is one album you just have to put into your collection. By the way Shadoz Edge are currently in the recording studio for their 3rd album 'Re-Invention', as soon as I know a release date I will let you know. To contact Shadoz Edge : PO Box 3256 St. Charles, IL 60174 E-Mail : visionentertainment@yahoo.com Shadoz Edge is distributed worldwide from http://allindependentmusic.com |