Dragonwyck is a band that has been featured on The Metal Madman’s online radio show. So hearing just one track from them was enough for me to look into them. Hailing from Ohio myself, I’m not sure how I’ve managed to miss these guys. Their musical style varies from power to thrash to a bit of even gothic metal, yet retain that classic heavy sound. Kenny shows many sides of his vocal ability including: clean midranges, high falsetto screams, and even some hardcore grunts.

The CD starting off with the blistering song “Bag of Bones” and never lets down. “Things Remembered” has a chorus that keeps me coming back and is the most memorable track off of the disc. I enjoy the drumming and guitar playing in the beginning of “Areas of Gray” as they create a great mood and show that gothic side of the band, including some Halford-like screams. “Burn” (no not the Deep Purple song) ends the album leaving the listener begging for more. The only thing I can say that I don’t like is a few of the screams, yet this is merely a minor flaw for this disc. This CD’s production is outstanding; in fact its mix is right up there with the best coming from European bands of the same nature. The CD booklet is embossed and makes for a great illusion on the eye.

The Metal Madman note : As stated above this band was recently featured on The Metal Madman™ Radio Show. Band shows a lot of potential, and for a self released disc, has a very good production to it. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Looking forward to more from this band. CD title gets major props alone!

Reviewed by QMII
Note by The Metal Madman

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