The Origins of Ruin

Redemption

Just wanted to post something about this new CD I recieved in the mail on Monday. In preparation for the Dream Theater concert August 20th, I decided to check out the one opening band that I know I have a chance of liking: Redemption. The other band, Into Eternity is…not, um…good. To me at least. I don't really like that style of music, with the screaming/growling vocals featured predominantly.

Redemption, however, is a different story. I'm a casual Fates Warning fan, so I'm familiar with the vocal styling of Ray Alder. His vocals are often hit or miss to me. Sometimes he's really awesome, sometimes I feel his style is a little out of place. Redemption is the former. I think he's a perfect fit on all of these songs, which tend to lean into the heavy, progressive metal genre. There are also some more melodic sections as well.

I've had this CD in my player (or in my iPod) nonstop since Monday, and now I'm really excited that they're opening for Dream Theater on the 20th. Now the 20th just has to get here…

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