Search - Redemption :: Origins of Ruin

Progressive metal at its finest

George Dionne | Cape Cod, MA | 12/11/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The Good

"The Suffocating Silence" is far from silent. Blood-thirsty guitar riffs, thunderous drums, and thumping bass lead the charge on the tracks momentous introduction. A fitting opening track I must say. The vocals glow with vibrant melodies and texture. "Bleed Me Dry" has a more subdued and darker tone to it. Be sure to listen to the intricacies of the guitar melody lines. Rapid-fire drum patterns, powerful vocals, and meaty riffs tear down the walls on "The Death of Faith and Reason." "Memory" is a progressive metal fans wet dream. It clocks in at over nine minutes, it's heavy on the keyboard tones, and it has tempo changes a-plenty. "Blind My Eyes" focuses on the enduring and emotional vocals of Ray Alder. "Used to Be" is a balls-to-the-wall metal onslaught.



The Bad

Nothing notable



The Verdict

Progressive metal at its finest."