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Saturday, September 05, 2009 

Category: Music
This review is of our preview tracks on MySpace from our album 'Try Something Different'

Review : Seven7 - 30/8/2009

Reviewed By : Big Winters

Formed in 2006, but with line-ups finalised a year later, Seven7 hail from the south of England and are doing everything they can to be more than just your average band. With a regular performing Jazz guitarist on lead guitar, a synth and fretless bass player and a frontman who also handles the percussion section of the band, Seven7 refuse to go even with the metal mainstream.

They hold there alternativeness in high regard, speaking of their ‘tribal’ rhythms , and even going so far as mentioning that there lead guitarist, Nick Meyer, can play such instruments as teh Turkish Oud and Baglama’, whatever that is. Whether or not this are useful instruments to such an industrial sounding metal band, such as themselves, is debatable. They are one of a kind though.

They have a 6 track preview of their debut album, Try Something Different, available to stream from their myspace page. Their first track is the title track of their debut album, and instantly shows that this band really could go far. With impressive riffs, the added percussion and the surprisingly melodic vocals, the first impressions are good, go to the preview on their amazon page to hear the also impressive solo.

Following up on this is the somewhat disappointing Stone, and Changing, both showing that Seven7 really should avoid the slower numbers, but also that Steve Smyth (Nevermore / Testament) still knows how to write a good solo. Dream nearly suffers from this too, but is saved by a good vocal effort, and a notable breakdown, and once again showing that they are not afraid to break out the solo’s every now and again. Even so, stick to the quick songs though guys, please?

Tears is really where things get a bit more ‘different’. Starting with a ‘prog-esque’ opening, and going into a Nu-Metal style vocals, no screaming though, as with all their music. All former reviews of this band mention Fear Factory as bands of the same nature, and for this song in particular, there are definitely right.

Freaks, their final song is different type of beast as well, with a chugging opening riff, followed by an uplifting melody, followed by a solo. It seems that Seven7 are trying everything with this album, that will sometimes help or hinder them, depending on your taste.



Seven7 are giving off the vibe that they trying too hard to not be like every other band on myspace. However, it is obvious that they have enough talent to be above the average. This being their debut album, it’s easier to see why they have tried so much, simply to see what’s best of them as a band, give them time, and I’m sure they’ll find it. This is the type of band I can imagine are able to blow you away live, and have received good reviews in the past for doing so.

So, as ever, check these guy’s out, it’s probably going to be a love-hate deal, but these guys know what they are doing, and know how good they are. I’d suggest getting the signed CD from their myspace while you’ve got the chance, you never know, it could be worth something one day.  

8/10

Big Winters

See the review at ukmetalunderground.com

In other news, you can now stream the entire album on Spotify by clicking the link on our MySpace page, or by clicking here

Very exciting things are in the pipeline as well as more reviews, so stay tuned!
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Saturday, June 20, 2009 

Category: Music
Our album 'Try Something Different' is now available online to download from:

iTunes
Amazon.com
Napster

Don't forget you can also buy the CD from us by clicking the links on our MySpace page.

Our next gig is at The Crosskings on Friday 10th July, so don't forget to come down for that!

Seven7
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Thursday, May 14, 2009 
We've got the opportunity to play Shepherds Bush Empire supporting Esoterica (who are playing Download festival this year). However, it's a voting system, so we need as many votes as possible to win the support slot!

If you could visit www.battleforshepherdsbush.com and vote for Seven7 that would be fantastic! :)


Don't forget about our album launch gig on June 15th at The Star in Guildford. The CD is available now from our website and our MySpace.

Arran
Seven7

http://www.seven7.name
http://www.myspace.com/thesevenband

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Thursday, April 09, 2009 

Current mood:  excited
Category: Music

Our album 'Try Something Different' has returned from the printers and sounds and looks great. It is now available for sale via paypal either from our website or our myspace page. Just click the 'Buy Now' button.

http://www.myspace.com/the..sevenband
http://www.meiergroup.com/..seven/home.html

If you just want the CD it is £10, or if you want to support the band to help us pay to rehearse, print CDs and merchandise, tour etc then you can buy it for £25.

The album launch party will be at The Star in Guildford on June 15th, so it would be great to see you all come along. We will be offering the CD cheaper at our gigs - no P&P!

It will be available on iTunes and other digital download sites soon. But remember, 14 tracks for £10 on CD works out at less than iTunes prices with better quality sound and a 16 page full-colour booklet!

Hope to see you on the 15th June!
Arran
Seven7


Currently listening:
Soul Bop Band Live
By Bill and Randy Brecker Evans
Release date: 2005-03-21
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Thursday, September 18, 2008 

Current mood:  excited
Category: MySpace
The upcoming album is finally recorded and mixed! You can hear previews of some of the tracks on our myspace page.

The 14 track album features guest solos from Steve Smyth (Nevermore/Testament) as well as additional percussion by Pete Riley (Erotic Cakes).

The page has been changed around to theme with the artwork and we've added some more live pictures from our gig at the Bath International Guitar Festival!

The artwork is being finalised before we send it to the printers so expect an October release date!
Currently listening:
Mythology
By Derek Sherinian
Release date: 2004-11-09
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Thursday, November 02, 2006 

Category: Music
Taming The Insane / Seven7 / Sister Ketamine / Subterranea
(Hope & Anchor, 31st October 2006 )

Seven7 are amazing tonight - the four piece have a heavy metal vibe akin to Fear Factory, yet there are some wonderful touches that add a classical tinge to their sound - especially on the lead guitar solos.
The singer growls out the vocal, super deep bass hums and purrs, guitar riffs can be machine like giving quite an industrial feel. Drums batter away solidly, with a tribal quality.
The music is really rather grand and noble. Whether or not metal is your bag, these guys provide an exhilarating and spectacular set. 
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Saturday, October 07, 2006 

Category: Music
'SEVEN7 - 7 track Cd.

There's a real Fear Factory grind to the tight guitar sounds here, and the overall production is excellent with thick multi layered vocal and a big kit sound squeezed into the mix.

"Scream of the Bolero" gets things underway in majestic style, then hard hitting groove stomper "Different World" hits us. "Stone" is really out there. "Get This Away" is a torrid, punchy track, with great guitar riffs punctuating machine like drumming. The epic "Dream" picks up pace at the end and we are treated to some great guitar soloing. "No Promises" just hints toward Metallica. Frantic but melodious "Free" delivers tension and excitement.

Hard but oh so smooth.'

CD Review by Neon-Promotions
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