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“A few songs tend to hold up to repeat listens (“On the Surface,” “Just Not Enough”) Shadows of Light could wind up becoming huge. " - SeaOfTranquility.org
Melodic Metal with a big American DISTURBED type of approach here and there is what to expect from the Nashville based band SHADOWS OF LIGHT. ‘Let there be light’ is their debut CD and their typical American type of Metal, which is a mostly groovy very heavy metal guitar riff based slower tempo sound features some good strong melodies in songs like “Just not enough”, “In the beginning” (very strong melodic chorus) and the ballad “On the surface”. Clearly different than the European metalsound, still fans of DISTURBED will like this a lot.
(Points: 8.0 out of 10) - Strutter- Netherlands
Exerpt from review-
"Ready to Rock, loaded with courage and a lot of good inspirations, these four guys' strength led already to the making of a debut album which was entitled " Let There Be Light". An album fully arrangement, produced and all that stuff by themselves. During days of the recordings, bassist John left to be replaced by newcomer Craig Alspaugh. One step at the time, the album "Let There Be Light" took form and the end of hard labour was in sight. Seven songs were finished to unleash to attack as many ears as possible. Shadows Of Light style of Metal is powerfull, kinda melodic and groovy to the bone. It differs from the usual US Metal kinda bands like Cage, Seven Witches, Distant Thunder, Attacker, Zandelle,...due to the groovy parts and no high pitched vocals.
SOL's vocalist is strong and very stable, he has power and most important to me...his way of singing is very original. No reason to compare with some other, he created an his own style and that is what fascinated me a lot. Guitars are heavy load during the riffs but from time to time melodic parts will ewplodes your speakers. Drum parts or bass lines, no problem at all...there is an excellent team work remarkable. Fans of Progressive Metal music gonna like this album too i guess. It's not overloaded with progressive parts, but listening very close leads you in that direction. The songs i like the most are: "Just Not Enough", "In The Beginning", "In Store For Me" and the fantastic power ballad "On the Surface".
Yeah, very good album to me! It differs in many ways from the usual US Metal scene but more than 30 minutes of pleasure was on my sight for sure. More than worth to check it out, don't hesitate give it a shot. MY POINTS: 87 / 100"
Full review at http://metaltoinfinity.00freehost.com/ShadowsoflightCDreview.html
- Metal To Infinity www.metaltoinfinity.tk
The album begins with "Hurt by you" a catchy and easy to remember track which is really good to open an album and
of course especially this from Shadows of Light. Generally their compositions are well worked with interesting ideas
and very good song structure. Also remarkable is the production and the sound of this CD which is really clear and in
the same time heavy with some aggressive moments. Last but not least, Shadows of Light bring a very good and
definitely above average album in the underground rock scene and i am sure that a lot of you will adore the stuff from
them. - http://www.powerplayrecords.com/
NASHVILLE BASED METAL BAND, WHO SHOULD BE VERY FAMOUS SOON!!! FANS OF "GODSMACK"
AND "DISTURBED" WILL LOVE THIS INTENSE 1/2 HOUR OF METAL GROOVE AND POWER, BUT THEIR
STYLE WILL SHOW MANY "WANNA BE" BANDS A THING OR TWO... - www. CDINZANE.com
Discography
The band has released their dubut cd "Let There Be Light" on July 23. "Black Magic" along with "Just Not Enough" and "In Store For Me" have received consistant airplay on 102.9 the Buzz as well as stations in Chattanooga, Memphis, Portland, Boston, Louisville, Orlando, LA, Daytona Beach, Holland, Germany, and Chile
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Bio
Shadows Of Light began forming in Nashville, TN. Drummer Charlie Phan and Guitarist Tim Gleaves came together by a chance email and eventually enlisted a former lead vocalist from Savatage for several live performances. A ray of light appeared in September of 2004 when long time friend Michael Ashley stepped in as lead vocalist. Bassist Craig Alspaugh soon joined the group and in December of 2004, they began the long process of recording the first album "Let There Be Light”. The cd was written, recorded, and produced entirely by Shadows Of Light and was released on their own MUSIC CITY METAL RECORDS label. The band unveiled the completed lineup March 24th, 2005 live on MTTV and released “Let There Be Light” with an interview on 102.9 The Buzz in Nashville and a cd release show at the legendary Exit In. In October Shadows Of Light began their “Let There Be Light” tour with dates in Tampa - Orlando - Melbourne - Tallahassee - Huntsville, AL. - Pikeville, TN, Memphis and Birmingham Alabama and Nashville. Shadows Of Light began their 2006 tour in February with performances in Nashville with Powerman 5000, and also Murfreesboro TN, Orlando, Melbourne, Daytona Beach, and the Central Florida Metalfest in Cocoa. The band also had radio interviews on WHOG 95.7fm Daytona, internet radio Qshouse.com, and Orlando /Gainesville tv show UDTV. In May, S.O.L. played on the UDTV Thrash N Bash tour in Gainesville, Orlando, Melbourne, and Jacksonville. In the summer of 2006 Shadows Of Light traveled north to the Tweeter Center in Boston to play with ALICE IN CHAINS, BUCK CHERRY and POWERMAN 5000 at the LOCOBAZOOKA festival. The band also played in Cleveland, and returned to Nashville for the Day On The Green festival. In August the band played Starwood Amphitheater with Staind, 3 Days Grace and Breaking Benjamin at 102.9's BUZZFEST 6. S.O.L. returned to the road the first half of 2007and released their first video “SLOW DOWN” in April at the 102.9 “Local Buzz Live” show. They embarked on a tour in May and August to Gainesville, Jacksonville, Melbourne, W. Liberty Ky, Jonesboro, GA, Memphis, Clarksville and Johnson City, TN for the Chainsaw Circus Festival. They finished the touring year with a huge Halloween show and headlined 102.9 The Local Buzz Live. Shadows Of Light just released their new single “Lost Control” produced by Mike Farona and a brand new Halloween slide show online. Shadows Of Light is Nashville's most requested and named "Best Metal Band" 2 years in a row by 102.9 The Buzz! The melodic, progressive and powerful metal band has received airplay around the country and even overseas. The band is currently working on their second cd due out in 2008. Check out our new video on www.myspace.com/shadowsoflight!
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