While the darkest may be yet to come for Nevermore, The Obsidian Conspiracy is truly the “Black Album” of the band’s musical evolution. Singer Warrel Dane and guitarist Jeff Loomis had each released more than impressive solo albums within the last two years, and, of course, a follow-up to This Godless Endeavor was long overdue. Well, after five years, the wait is over. And for Nevermore fans, the wonderment begins again. “The Termination Proclamation” and “Your Poison Throne,” are a continuation of Dane’s possessed pen and vocal venom, the speed and grandeur of guitar god, Jeff Loomis, with rock hard foundation from bassist Jim Sheppard and drummer Van Williams. Production and engineering duties were handled by Soilwork guitarist Peter Wichers, who had co-written Dane’s 2008 solo offering, Praises to the War Machine. The result of the collaboration between Nevermore and Wichers is sure to meet the approval of fans and audiophiles alike. “And the Maiden Spoke,” is a poetic, perhaps psychedelically-induced testimony of Dane’s, that bathes the imagination in Medieval imagery and mad visions of shit that might scare you. “The Blue Marble and the New Soul” is a grim, yet ethereally optimistic message of a child’s frail naiveté, implying the importance of solid parenting. “Without Morals” is thrashy, unbridled Nevermore rage in honest and hateful splendor. “She Comes in Colors” is Dane spilling out loud and beautifully, revealing dark eroticism and lunacy.
The Obsidian Conspiracy has power, depth, incredible Loomis guitar solos, and an indescribable hook to it all. The title track will slay you with brutality (Van Williams’ drumming is outrageous) and its stark, apocalyptic message—quite characteristic of Seattle’s sinister Sanctuarians.
*****
Purchase your copy of The Obsidian Conspiracy now in the KNAC.COM More Store. Click here.
The_Space_Lord - 7/15/2010 1:00:08 PM I got the "black album" reference regarding obsidian. I did a bit of promo work for a band of the same name while living out west in the late 90's. The band members always dressed in black to keep up the image and the meaning behind the name.
Hellhammer69 - 7/12/2010 4:44:47 PM No worries man! Agreed!
gnarly_charlie - 7/11/2010 11:09:46 AM "...And Justice for All," that is.
gnarly_charlie - 7/11/2010 11:07:25 AM Cannibal, Mummyman, and Hellhammer -- I wasn't making a comparison between Metallica's black album and this one from Nevermore. That would be lame. I was referring to obsidian, a volcanic rock which is generally black in color. Warrel's lyrics are characteristically dark, right? Too late for rewrites. After "And Justice..." it was downhill for Metallica.
Hellhammer69 - 7/9/2010 6:19:59 AM The Black album was such a let down....the wrong people started liking that album, that's when I started to really hate it....when my friends who listened to mainstream CRAP bought the black album, it didn't feel right....Bob Rock produced? that was enough not to even give it a fair listen! I'm still pissed they let Newsted get away!
cannibal4life - 7/8/2010 1:36:28 PM very nicely put mummy. i went for the short version. LOL!!!
Mummyman - 7/6/2010 8:56:14 PM I agree Cannibal, it's a ridiculous comparison and makes no sense in the context of a review of the Nevermore release....the black album was not a benchmark of a band evolving as it was a band changing their sound entirely. Nevermore has merely added a layer onto their already solid foundation. Considering all theyve been through recently its a testimony to the rewards of hard work and dedication to preserving that foundation. As ive already stated there's simply no chance any release will top this one this year and it's really getting to the point where Nevermore is the only band that can top Nevermore
cannibal4life - 7/6/2010 2:49:43 PM i'm not liking that 'black album' comparison. the black album from metallicrap? the worst album ever recorded? yikes.
MrkyMcSkullrson - 7/6/2010 11:55:43 AM Check out my Psycho Fuckin Maniac site for NuclearSkull band merch and bumper stickers \m/
BrineB - 7/5/2010 6:32:31 PM Nevermore is at the VERY TOP in my opinion. And, there's been the usual belly aching about The Obsidian Conspiracy.....for whatever reason. Of course it's not like This Godless Endeavor. Or part 2 of any of their back catalog for that matter. This new one kicks much ass!! It's as simple as that.
And I don't see Nevermore being compared to Maiden. To me they're two completely different beasts. I'm loving me some Nevermore at the moment and HOLDING MY BREATH FOR THE NEW MAIDEN!!
Hellhammer69 - 7/5/2010 9:11:20 AM I really dig this band....I still need to get this album...hearing nothing but great stuff about it. Galaxy it is!
nediamnori - 7/4/2010 6:44:17 AM This band is on par with MAIDEN. Everything they release is fucking brilliant. Warrel Dane's solo album rates up there with "The Chemical Wedding" in my opinion. See you at the Galaxy September 30. UP THE IRONS.
heathenelz - 7/3/2010 10:01:42 AM I can't wait to get this. Nevermore is always top-notch...
Mummyman - 7/3/2010 9:26:29 AM this disc is perfection on every level from every memeber on through the production team to the art direction. Masterpiece is thrown around alot but this release certainly is that. Incredible work
First Page | Previous Page
|
Next Page | Last Page
