Hard 20 |
Chastain"In An Outrage" At last, Chastain returns to the fold! It's been several years since the last Chastain album. A new album has been promised for some time and is finally here in the form if "In An Outrage". It's the third album to feature vocalist Kate French (who replaced Leather Leone), and also includes bassist Dave Starr and drummer Larry Howe, both formerly of Vicious Rumors. Musically, "...Outrage" continues in the style of the last two Chastain albums, mixing the classic Chastain style of the 80s with a more modern, up to date sound. There is quite a lot of Sabbath and Pantera influence to be heard in here, as well as much classic metal stylings. David Chastain himself is very influenced by guitarists like Tony Iommi, Richie Blackmore, and Allan Holdsworth, to name but three. Not to say that Chastain are ripping anyone off; they (Dave in particular) certainly do have a style all their own, Dave being one amazing guitar player, one of the best in the business if you ask me. He shreds like there's no tomorrow on this album, as he always does! Kate is a rough, raw, and powerful singer, with a voice that could shred wallpaper, and Dave and Larry make up a solid as concrete rhythm section! The songs are all aggressive and heavy, although most of them don't go very fast, except for one. They are mostly played at bascially a slow-to-medium pace, a la Sabbath. This is really my only criticism of this album. I'd like to see them put the gas pedal down a little more. Oh well, maybe on the next album. Production wise, things are kept raw and down to the bone. David produced the album himself, and he and his band have turned out a pure, no frills, top notch metal album, Chastain style. They are all brilliant at what they do, both as individuals and as a unti! Dave's been playing for twenty years now and can still shred with the best of 'em! Hell, he IS one of the best one 'em! Why he isn't a household name is beyond me! This album took a while, but it was worth the wait! Anyone who plays or likes guitar needs to check out any/all of David Chastain's work to hear one of the best shredmasters in the world! http://www.leviathanrecords.com |