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Posted: 6/21/05Reviewed by: Dirt Category: Heavy Metal/U.S. Power Metal Released: 3/29/05 Label URL: www.leviathanrecords.com Artist URL: www.kinrick.com | |
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Named after guitarist Corbin King and vocalist Stephen Fredrick, Kinrick was formed when Leviathan Records owner David T. Chastain hooked King up with Fredrick. Fredrick had put some time in with Firewind (also on the Leviathan roster) and Chastain felt the guys would be a perfect musical match.
Kinrick is a powerful, but traditional metal band. King delivers power chords and fret burning leads, while Fredrick's is like a more aggressive version of former Rainbow singer Graham Bonnet. The double bass drumming of Stian Kristoffersen gives the music a power metal feel. Sense Your Darkness is the perfect title for the cd, as there is something very dark about the overall music.
The Bloody Truth: These guys are tight and heavy as hell, but I think the dark rhythmic quality and Fredrick's somewhat one-dimensional style bog the overall album down. Although there are choruses, they don't really make me want to sing along. The talent is surely here and if you love true metal, you should definitely download some songs. Corbin King is the real deal (this guy can shred) and it is good to hear a tough (but traditional) vocalist like Fredrick.
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