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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
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Traditional Metal |
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Page online:
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May 14, 2011
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Last update/review:
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May 14, 2011
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Stygian
This Pennsylvanian band started life as a
Metallica
cover band, and that's the first band that comes to mind when listening
to
Fury Rising, the band's 2010
second album following a self-released
effort.
However, this is no
Kill 'Em All rehash, as these guys go for the
later period Metallica material as inspiration.
Apparently the band promote themselves as a blend of
Metallica,
Godsmack,
and
Black Label Society,
and that's definitely on the mark.
Vocalist Frank Leary is an absolute Hetfield clone, and there's really
nothing wrong with that, as he's got enough power in his voice to pull
it off without sounding like a weak copycat.
The BLS influences can be found in some slight boozy Southern
stylings as well as the guitarwork,
where that familiar
Zakk squeal makes its presence felt on songs like the title track.
For the most part, this is somewhat of a sanitized version of
Load-era Metallica, with a sterile production and a general feel of
playing it safe.
Given the right breaks and/or marketing, these guys have the accessibility
to possibly make it to the big time, but it seems a bit more originality
next time around would be a smarter move.
Current Members
Frank Leary
vocals/guitars
Patrick Hayden
guitars
Mike Stewart
bass
Steve Bacchia
drums
Former Members/Guests
Edward Sobon III
guitars
Discography
Struggle
2006
self-released
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- Wasted on the Day
- Disbelief
- Sinking Further
- Pay Your Way
- Rise Alone
- The Game
- Dearly Departed
- After Here
- Pieces From Another Life...
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Frank Leary
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Edward Sobon III
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Mike Stewart
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Steve Bacchia
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Fury Rising
2010
Mortal Music
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- Suffer Patiently
- Fury Rising
- Crimson Sand
- My Regret
- One More Shot
- Last Redemption
- Unstrung Hero
- The Fear
- Glass Legacy
- Fever Slide
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Frank Leary
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Patrick Hayden
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Mike Stewart
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Steve Bacchia
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