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Current mood:  pleased Category: Music
Category: Music
 I
couldn't have asked for a better band to end my reviewer hiatus with.
Death Match Union reminded me of why I love our local scene here in BC,
and helped me shake off that jaded shroud I have been carrying around
for the last couple of months. I mean after hearing the same poorly
played hard rock, metal crap over and over again a girl tends to get a
little jaded and cynical. But, ah, the refreshing sound of well played
and well performed music a la Death Match Union brought me back, and I
am ever grateful. Thanks guys. Now on to the music!
These guys can
be described in one word and that is 'committed'. I won't even say that
the music is well written, but that it is well designed. Each chord
that was struck, each note that was sung, and even each beat of the
drum was specifically designed for the individual song that it was made
for. The whole set was awesomely executed with just the right touch of
showmanship, and in your face antics. There was no smoke in mirrors
here my friends, just pure, real, unfiltered hardcore rock. What really
stuck out to me was the creativity on bass, I mean you could tell that
some of the songs were constructed around one perfectly fingered bass
riff. I love when a bass player has the balls to take center stage
rather than just keeping time in the background. Brett (2-Sticks) you
have my big ole stamp of approval, you were truly energizing to watch
and the music that you pulled off was intense and uber creative. Kudos
dude. I really have to give you credit for contributing to your bands
larger than life sound, if you listened to this band with your eyes
closed you would never guess that all that sound was coming from just
three musicians.
These guys are not just talented, but they're also
memorable. Being memorable is one of the most important things in this
scene, cause let's be honest, if I can't remember your set then I
probably won't be back for the next one.
Machine tore it up on lead
guitar and vocals. He was consistent through the whole set, with gritty
vocals and amazing solos. This guy had his guitar screaming so high
that I though my ears were going to bleed! Very awesome. He was
creative, entertaining and made sure to show his appreciation to the
few crowd members that made the dangerous journey to Envy on a Saturday
night. Let's face it, Surrey is not the safest place to go on a
Saturday night, unless of course you're wearing a bullet proof vest. I
blame rap music!.... Anyways, enough about the downfall of society and
back to the music.
Not only did I hear great new school guitar
riffs, but I was also treated to some fantastic throwbacks to the old
school sounds of our great hard rock legends. Always a treat for my
musical taste buds. It's obvious why they call him 'Machine' as you
watch him perform with an endless supply of energy and his almost
mechanically perfect fingering of sweet solos. Very nice.
I think
that the only place I found lacking when it came to performance and
energy was behind the drum kit. I understand that it can be difficult
to show a ton of energy when you're trying to keep time for the whole
band and lay down some truly riveting beats, but come on dude, at least
give us more than one tired facial expression!
Other than a few
difficulties, these played amazingly and showed a true talent and
passion for the art of music. Each song the played had it's own
individual appeal and characteristics all the while staying true to one
consistent sound. Some bands I've seen have tried giving individuality
to each of their songs and failed miserably, with listeners getting
more and more confused with each tempo change. Is it rock, is it punk,
is it metal, is it pop....no one knows. But these guys get an A+ for
consistency. Good on ya!
So to wrap this up I will say, thank you to
DMU for giving me an excellent homecoming, and to the fans a great
music all I can say is do yourself a favor and check em out! Not in a
little bit, not after the game, not even after visiting your Grandma in
the hospital, check them out right now!
Till next time my friends.....
http://www.myspace.com/deathmatchunion
http://www.myspace.com/afansperspective
1:55 PM
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