A feisty power thrash band with a
Queensryche influenced sound Darker Half are a wonderfully energetic
act with some stellar songwriting. Their new album, Desensitized
is a tribute to the enduring
power that this type of fusion of thrash and power metal can have.
Filled with charging riffs and intense solos this is an album that
any fan of 80s metal will love. At times reminiscent of Two Guys
favorites Toxik Darker Half are filled with a barely restrained
aggression that find glory in epic choruses and guitarmonies worthy
of Iron Maiden.
This album truly
flaunts the talents of its musicians. Most notably are the operatic
vocals spewed around by the groups bombastic lead singer. Oftentimes
reminiscent of a young Geoff Tate or even Bruce Dickinson this groups
vocalist really helps to give the band their sound, he is the
cornerstone of the glory and power that Darker Half seem to so dearly
deserve. Also notable are the fabulous solos, flashy and meedly they
are a lot of fun to listen to. They help give the music a fresh rock
and roll energy which should not be discounted.
In conclusion, for
fans of majestic and proggy 80s metal with a thrashier side Darker
Half will capture your heart and force you to bend your knee before
these metal gods to be. Hard riffing, head banging and generally
excellent this is a band who seem easily capable of capturing
thousands of fans with their punishing thrash metal attack and
glorious power metal choruses. Fun and wild this album is worth many
a listen, not so much because of the musics depth, but simply because
the music is wholly enjoyable, something that should please legions
of fans from different generations.
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