Darkness Rites - Darkness Rites

1. Intro

2. Avenge The Fallen

3. Hail Your Lord

4. Blood Is On My Hands

5. This Sensation

6. Outro

 

Darkness Rites have released their debut album titled "Darkness Rites EP." This album is one that really shows this band in that fast, screamy vocals, grindcore kind of way. These guys have the same sort of sound as a Suffication or a Pig Destroyer, so if you like those bands, you could like this one. They have done a pretty good job on this debut EP. When looking at the recording quality of this album, the album has been recorded alright, but the album as a whole could use a little better quality recording and the guitars just don't seem up front enough. The instrumentation is pretty good though, they can really play well. Now onto the vocals and lyrics, the vocals could use a little work on his screams, they just don't seem to be as well rounded as they could be. With the lyrics, they are pretty harsh and metal here. it seems like the bands goal with this album was to make it as brutal lyrically as possible. If you are looking for a single to this album, there isn't one, so just pick a song and give it a listen to get the feel of the record. Darkness Rites debut welcome to album is one that really shows how brutal the band is trying to be. They have a good foundation here that could be something pretty decent with a few tweaks and a little better recording. All in all, this is a nice first EP for the band. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think of it. They have since called it quits (R.I.P.)

Genre: Grindcore/Metal/Death Metal

Release Date: 2005

Location: Kemptville, Ontario
Label: None

Sam Slick - ...Pretty Much

1. Intro

2. Don't Hold Back

3. Three Cheers To The Boy Kings

4. Shit Happens When You Party Naked

5. You Know Who's Workout Bench (Cramped Car Sing-a-longs)

6. I've had A Few Chardonnay...What Of It

7. Close Only Counts In Horseshoes And Hand Grenades

Sam Slick have released their debut album "...Pretty Much." This album is showing this band trying to jump into the faster, happy pop punk music with some work needed. When listening to this album, you can tell that the quality could be way better, it sounds too low and quiet. Another thing is that the lyrics on the songs could really use some work, but the singing and the ability of the band is not bad. The song "I've Had A Few Chardonnay...What Of It?" is probably the best song on this album. It shows you what the rest of the album sounds like and is catchy. All in all, this band seems to have something here, and with some better recordings and more progression with the music, and this band could be something to watch for. They have since called it quits (R.I.P.)

Genre: Pop - Punk/Easycore/Punk

Release Date: 2008

Location: Kemptville, Ontario

Label: None

Kansas City Shuffle - Sailboats + Helicopters (Sampler)

1. Machines

2. Contemplate

3. Promise Me

4. Arms Of The Night

The sampler to Kansas City Shuffle's debut album shows that this band is a unique one. Their blend of pop rock makes you want to dance, but at the same time respect them for what they are doing. These guys know what they are doing, and you can tell they enjoy it. The have since called it quits due to their drummer joining Obey The Brave (R.I.P.)

Genre: Rock/Pop
Release Date: 2007
Location: Kemptvile, Ontario
Label: None