When i first heard of the band Heaven Below, i wasn't expecting much to be honest. I said to myself: "Another drop-D kinda band who probably can't even play a decent guitar solo." Well, i was wrong and right at the same time: They sure use the drop-D, but these guys can play!!
I was pretty sure that the song "Heartbreaker" by Pat Benatar was a classic that couldn't and shouldn't be covered. Turns out that these guys have made an awesome version of this classic. I was on to good start! Then i've heard two more songs from the album and i was hooked. They have this modern sound but in the mean time you can hear the things of the past that made Metal so great: Good singer, vocal harmonies and kick-ass guitar solos.
Like i've said to Patrick Kennison, i believe this band is a bridge between the
old school hard rock and the new stuff. The young generation will like this band for sure and the old guard like myself will find enough substance in their sound to get on the band wagon.
Besides the music, i have found in Patrick Kennison a guy who is truly dedicated to his band, to his art and who is not a poseur and a wanker. In this day and age, its getting harder to find people like him. If you're looking for something fresh, something that has all the right components, i think that the new album by Heaven Below is for you!!
But don't take my word for it. Go to your music store or on i-tune and give them a try!
Take care guys!
Carl.
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