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Slave to the System
Slave to the System
Slave to the System
Genres: Rock, Metal
 
  •  Track Listings (12) - Disc #1

"We wanted to make music without knowing what to expect and with boundaries left open," says drummer Scott Rockenfield of SLAVE TO THE SYSTEM. Rockenfield (QUEENSR?CHE), along with vocalist/guitarist Damon Johnson (BROTHER...  more »

     

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All Artists: Slave to the System
Title: Slave to the System
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: St2
Album Type: Import
Genres: Rock, Metal
Styles: Progressive, Progressive Metal
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1

Synopsis

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"We wanted to make music without knowing what to expect and with boundaries left open," says drummer Scott Rockenfield of SLAVE TO THE SYSTEM. Rockenfield (QUEENSR?CHE), along with vocalist/guitarist Damon Johnson (BROTHER CANE, ALICE COOPER BAND), guitarist/vocalist Kelly Gray (ex-QUEENSR?CHE) and bassist Roman Glick (BROTHER CANE), set out to invent a new concept in rock music: music without rules or corporate influence that is not part of "the system". On their self-titled Spitfire Records debut the band members combine their various influences and pool their talent to create something that any listener can appreciate. Their sound is both reminiscent of hard rock veterans like The Who, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Thin Lizzy, as well as a younger breed of music akin to Audioslave and Velvet Revolver. From the powerful buildup of the opening riff on the first single "Stigmata" to the somber tone of "Walk The Line", SLAVE TO THE SYSTEM grabs you by the ears and doesn?t let go. Other powerful songs like "Cruze Out Of Control", "Ruby Wednesday" and the title track make this band a force to be reckoned with.

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CD Reviews

Amazing
HarukaHavok | Feasting with the vampires. | 09/23/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I've never heard (or heard of) either of the bands that contribute members to STTS, but I figured I'd give this CD a try. This is one of those stories about a mystical used Cd shop, and grabbing the album by complete chance.



With a name like Slave to the System, I figured I couldn't go wrong. So when I saw the CD sitting there at a tiny used cd store by the seaside(it was in Gloucester), I decided to mooch of my mom and get her to pay for it. She broke, and spent six dollars on it. I was so happy!



When I got home, I immediately opened it and...well, the case broke. But after that, I put it in my Cd player, and started to listen to Stigmata...



I was blown away. I usually don't even like this kind of heavy rock Audioslave-meets-Institute sort of thing, that doesn't have any screaming or anything. But Slave to the System is just so good at what they do, they didn't need to scream.



This is a thoroughly enjoyable, pure rock-out Cd that is just as good for fans of the old bands (Queensryche and Brother Cane) as it is for new fans like myself. Go out and get it!"