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TITANIUM BLACK
Bleed For You
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If you are one of
those folks who has been extremely disappointed with the recent
output from Queensryche and Savatage, allow me to give you a tip on
a release that is supposed to see the light of day in March 2004;
"Bleed For You" by Titanium Black (Originally
the band was known as LeRoi and are from Upstate New York.)
is an introspective
HEAVY METAL CD that sweats and bleeds many human emotions
throughout. While most bio sheets talk about the artists
creating a heartfelt, honest release, Titanium Black certainly
delivers and rises above these often clichéd terms.
Lead vocalist Terry Michael LeRoi teamed up with producer
extraordinaire Michael Wagener to create "Bleed For You" who
recorded the entire album in 5 -1 surround sound. Guest
musicians include Paul Taylor (Winger) on keyboards. The most
intriguing quality of "Bleed For You" is the originality that is
readily apparent throughout. The comparisons I will mention
are more so to give you a clue as to what Titanium Black sounds like
rather than lifting songs and structures. Lead track "Cracks
Of Light" recalls Leatherwolf and mid-period Queensryche as it
slowly builds into a heavy track before subsiding once again at the
end. "Words" has a certain Savatage plod to that harkens back
to "Edge Of Thorns". The third track "Quite A Machine" is a
little on the progressive side with a slight Dream Theater meets
Savatage feel. LeRoi's vocals compare favorably with Zak
Stevens (Savatage, Circle II Circle) and Mike Majtevic (Steelheart).
This vocal blend is especially noticeable on the ballad "Perfect
Love" and the moody swagger of "Celebration Of Suffering" (which may
remind you of "Sheila" by Steelheart until it rocks out heavier at
the end). "Miles Away" has a heavier, almost operatic
vocal delivery provided by LeRoi. The intro of "Turn To
Pieces" has a Cult edge to it before developing into an more of a
Fates Warning type of song minus the overly progressive overtones.
My favorite track on the disc would be "Handful Of Lies" which
features some killer guitar riffs courtesy of guitarist John
Matthews and a snarling vocal attitude.
Drumer
Rob
Spagnoletti supplies a rock-solid, heavy back
end that is lacking on so many newer releases. Closing track "Deep" is a very soothing and mellow ballad that
relies on some non-traditional hard rock instrumentation, most
noticeably a flute passage.
While searching for some more information on Titanium Black, I found
an interesting article discussing the 5 -1 surround sound process
that Wagener used to record this CD which for you technical types
can be found by clicking
here.
With the proper push from a major American label, Titanium Black
possesses more than enough musical chops, songwriting ability, and
an overall killer album that could drive the nails deep into the
coffin of the mush mouth bands that are passed off as hard rock and
metal in the USA. The combination of LeRoi's incredible
songwriting talent with Wagener's production and amazing recording
wizardry is most impressive. Considering this advance sounded
this good on a CDr bodes well for the proper release.
Homepage:
http://www.titaniumblack.com
e-mail:
propaganda@titaniumblack.com
Titanium Black
Michael LeRoi - Vocals
John Matthews - Guitars
Rob
Spagnoletti - Drums |
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