Average Rating: 3
Demo Title: Celestial Ode
Band Members: Manos Xanthakis (Vocals), Dionisis Koutis (Guitar, Bass, Backing Vocals), Themis Gourlis (Guitar, Backing Vocals), Giannis Petris (Guest Drums).
Location: Greece
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Band Name: Celestial Ode
Demo Title: Celestial Ode Band Members: Manos Xanthakis (Vocals), Dionisis Koutis (Guitar, Bass, Backing Vocals), Themis Gourlis (Guitar, Backing Vocals), Giannis Petris (Guest Drums). Location: Greece |
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Metal Militia's Review:
Thrash seems to be the most popular genre right now, at least in my world of demo reviews. Thus far I have reviewed many more thrash/power bands than any other type of metal. This on its own isn't a bad thing, but it seems that all these bands have the same basic formula. Decent thrash song, ballad, angry thrash piece, repeat. I believe that thrash died off a long time ago simply because there wasn't much room for it to grow, and although thrash has seen a resurgence of sorts with these new "thrash" groups (The Haunted, The Crown, Corporation 187, etc.) I am of the opinion that these groups aren't really thrash, and they really aren't any good either.This is where Celestial Ode comes in. They basically play traditional, 80's-styled power/thrash metal, and while it's perfectly competent, it has all been done many times before, and has been done a lot better. I am of the opinion that if a band is gonna play a "retro" style of music, then they better do it damn well. Celestial Ode are competent enough, but they just don't cut it for this reviewer.
That being said there are a few things that I do find worthwhile about Celestial Ode. The songs flow well, and there are some choice riffs to be found here. The band is pretty tight musically and they write some nice catchy tunes. The thrashers are heavy and fast enough to keep me entertained, and the ballads, although not noteworthy, don't annoy me like most tend to do.
The bad parts of this demo are very bad though. The vocals are atrocious. This guy can't sing very well. The lyrics are decent, but this squealing and whining singer just makes me laugh. While the musicianship is competent I get over the tired and dated sound of this album. If I want to listen to thrash I'll stick to those who have mastered it already. I'm just not looking for bands who don't do anything but retread old ideas.
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