HELLFIRE

The title of that album tells you a bit of what to expect here, but it's not an album by a metal band, but by an avant-prog band that can incorporate in their own style music that it's not totally Prog. First, the vocalist can go on a frenetic pace with a voice that is sometimes between singing and talking. At other times he lowers his voice sounding almost like a crooner. One thing is sure, this band enjoys playing Jazz music with plenty of instrumentation. There is a Zappa influence in some songs that are obvious. Also, some short and heavy sections are integrated into their music which gives another dimension to their music. Also, those elements work well, especially the cool "Welcome to Hell" track that is easy to get hooked on. There is a sound coming from a big band orchestra with some busy drumming and a heavier passage. The singer can get loose by speeding up his pace so much that the musicians have trouble catching up. Some listeners could find that there is a bit of too much jazz at the end of that album, but I can only give credit to this band just for the way they craft their songs in a unique and a bit insane style that makes this album an enjoyable experience.