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VIATHYN
"Cynosure"
(Self-prodcued; 2014)
Reviewed by Jeff Rogers
Viathyn are progressive power metal: That's
what I call 'The Trifecta." This is their second offering. These metal monsters
hail from Calgary, Alberta Canada and, even though it may get colder up in the
great white north compared to where I'm stationed in California, this band is
cause for the snow melting because they are on fire!
Clean vocals, incredible guitar work and a musicianship that rivals most of the
bands I absorb, I'd have to say that Viathyn are my new favorite band, not
because they are the new kids on the block but when you hear something you know
that is going to be around for many years to come you dig their gig and I can't
wait to see where they are headed to next. I'm starting with their sophomore
effort but I'll go back and dive into their first disc, entitled "The Peregrine
Way," which burst onto the scene in 2010.
Fans of progressive music love the guitar that comes with the territory: awesome
riffs, extended guitar runs, it's all part of the allure (at least it is for
me). Now, take some power metal and sprinkle that into the batter, yeah, you've
got some excellent music and when done up right like Viathyn do it, well, you
might have to ask yourself, can I squeeze more Viathyn into my day. Yes, you
can, and you should!
The drums that keep the music moving are akin to marching metal heads arriving
at a show, and even though I don't compare bands because that's useless I do
rank them and I'm putting Viathyn at the top of my list in terms of creativity
and power. This was a great find and fans of progressive music and power metal
will find something to fist-bump about when they hear Viathyn.
The band: Tomislav Crnkovic - Vocals, Guitar; Jacob Wright - Lead Guitar; Dave
Crnkovic - Drums; Alex Kot - Bass.
Here's where to find them on the web:
http://www.viathyn.com/
and
http://www.reverbnation.com/viathyn and you can follow them on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/VIATHYN.
Rating Guide:
A classic. This record will kick your ass.
Killer. Not a classic but it will rock your world.
So-so. You've heard better.
Pretty bad. Might make a nice coaster.
Self explanatory. Just the sight of the cover makes you wanna hurl.
Copyright © 2014 by R. Scott Bolton. All rights reserved.
