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"The Edge Underground Review of "Madness by Design""

Band: Force of Habit
Website: www.forceofhabit.us
Sound: Heavy Metal
CD/Demo: Madness By Design

"Support you Habit!" is the motto of a heavy metal band hailing form Atlanta, Ga. Their name -- Force of Habit, who have been causing total chaotic mayhem since 1996 are one of the most talent underground bands that I've heard of since I've been with The Edge Underground (in my opinion). Force of Habit which consist of four members: Dean (The Machine) Willis (Vocals), Cameron "Camo" Hunter (Guitars), Mike Spidle (Bass) and Vincent Hall (Percussion) embrace the word "KICKASS' and that they do on their new full-length release.

Recently signed to Insanity Records (a record label from Germany), Force of Habit is out with their new full-length 13 track release "Madness By Design" is by far, has to be the bands best material to date. I reviewed this band a year ago when they sent me a 3 song demo and after listening to "Madness By Design" you can definitely tell that the band has grown musically and lyrically as a band. The music on "Madness By Design" is much more deeper and in your face.

If you haven't already picked up this album please do so - you won't be disappointed. Throughout the entire album, Dean sings as if his soul is being tortured by an inner demon that is taking over his body. Another thing you'll notice is that the guy has actually vocal ability - he's not all about deep growls and screams. The dude definitely not the typical heavy metal singer and that I like - a lot. Second, is Cameron "Camo" (my homeboy) on guitars -- who rocks "Madness By Design" with guitar licks and tricks that are so fucking mind blowing. You can tell on the album that Camo plays the guitar as if, it was apart of his body. Third, is Mike the bass man, does awesome bass work that keeps your head head-banging on the disc -- its more like the bass line terrorizing the soul. Last by not least, is Vincent, the man behind all the beat mayhem, is the only guy I know who literally (and I mean literally) beats the shit out of his drums.

Force of Habit is great music - listen to tracks, "Madness By Design", "Bleed Me" and "Live Today" (my favorite track) is a slow tempo heavy metal ballad (if there is such a thing) is about freeing the ego within yourself and living in the moment of today and not tomorrow. With lyrics like, "Someone hurt you/No one cares/Your own your own now/Life is so unfair..." just proves that this band not only can play music but also write meaningful lyrics and this I think - makes the band more powerful.

The whole album is well written, played produced and all around a Force of Habit masterpiece. Not only that, this band will only get better with each album and it shows in the music.

Overall, Force of Habit is a talented four piece heavy metal band that gets better and better. Make sure you keep a close eye on these guys in the future. I'm sure you'll do great things with their music!

Recommended tracks: Live Today, Save Me, Madness By Design, Bleed Me, and Set It Straight.

- Ashley (Ashley@theedgeunderground.com)


Discography

"Madness by Design" - release 3/2004 by "Force of Habit" and Nightmare Records (www.nightmare-records.com) .Recorded 3/2003-4/2003 by Force of habit at LevelHeads Studio Atlanta, Ga. . "Madness by Design" has appeared on the Insanity Records compilation album- Insane Tracks Vol.1 released 7/2003. The single-"Force of habit" from a self-titled 1st EP was selected for TNT's original series "Witchblade"s ill-fated 3rd season...

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Bands of note that Force of Habit has shared the stage with: TESTAMENT
BODYCOUNT w/ ICE T
MOD
PRONG
SEVEN WITCHES
AGENT STEEL
MACABRE
TRIVIUM
NEOMORTEM
METH SESSIONS
JAG PANZER
RAVEN
ROB ROCK
ARCADIA
LEVIATHAN
DARK SHIFT
STONE VENGENCE
PREMONTION
CONQUEST
SEVERED EXISTENCE
PREMONTION OF WAR
THE END
OCTOBER 31
THE APOSTACY
LEFT IN ASHES
KILLIK
EXIT 39
ORPHAN SOUL
HGH
HIBERNUS MORTIS DOWNPOUR HUMAN ABSTRAKT
Force of Habit-born in the bowels of the deep South brewing their own unique brand of music from a pinch of funk, a dash of metal,and a healthy dose of rock and roll and then baked until smoking!!!Strengths of this band lies in the performance.They take the stage and hold it hostage for their set of metal madness!!!!Presence is another strong hold for FOH.They have the presence and showmanship of 'seasoned ' veterens twice thier age...So the common bond here is -Entertainment! And entertained you will be after witnessing their CD entitled-"Madness by Design"performed "LIVE".Described as -"Pure Killer, Versatile and Genius!" by Insanity Records,"Serious Nuclear Fuel!" says Serge Entertainment..."Funk Metal's mighty Messiahs!"says 22nd Musicians Ave magazine...EZsoundz.com gives FOH a "Must Hear!". "Funked-Up American Metal" brewed especially for you!!!FOH is a proud supporter of our Troops!!!Godspeed...."Force of Habit" is registered with ASCAP ...."Force of Habit" is a U.S. trademark.Legal representation by Allie Fennel -entertainment attorney.