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Band Name: Driver 13 Demo Title: Until the End of Time Band Members: Shawn Brown- vocals, Kerry Koppen- guitar, Brian C- bass, Todd Anderson- drums, Natural Selector- turntables Location: Madison, WI Email for This Artist Official Web Site for This Artist Discuss on the Metal Judgment Web Board

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Savage's Review:
Driver 13 was welded together in Madison, WI, in March 2000. Five of mad town's best musicians set about the creation of their art, combining several different influences. They have shared the stage with several nationals including: Black Label Society, Clutch, Mudvayne, Primer 55, Slaves on Dope, Memento, Grade 8, RA, Taproot and Depswa just to name a few. On a side note, I was very impressed with their bio sheet. It was on transparent wax paper with black print and a black and white band photo. I have never seen one like this before and it certainly got my attention!

The opening track, entitled "Karma," sets the tone for this melodic metal opus. Littered with electronic beeps, borderline stoner rock guitars, and Shawn's smooth vocal stylings, this song has hit written all over it. Next up is "Alignment," which ventures more into the modern metal formula with its Korn inspired bass slap and alternating clean vocals splattered with well placed screams and yells. It is very catchy to say the least.

The CD is very formulaic, but in a good way. The songs are well written and Shawn does a great job vocally throughout. He sounds like a mixture between Layne Staley (Alice in Chains) and Rob Traynor (Dust to Dust) with highs that remind me remotely of Perry Ferrell (Jane's Addiction).

Musically, Driver 13 utilizes some of nu metal's lower chords combined with a hint of stoner fuzz and even parts eerily comparable to Rush. They are destined to be signed by a major and would fit nicely on Ozzfest. Look for them in the near future.

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