It took some time for this group to tweak their trademark. Starting out in 2013, lead vocalist John Pampreen and drummer Zach Hanus wanted to perfect their already well-received signature of modern hard rock with a metal twist and subsequently the act expanded to two members: guitarist Jimmers, to add some rhythm, and bassist Brenda Bennett. Her dauntingly melodic vocals brought the band’s sound to another level.
With lead guitarist Ben Moss and keyboardist Mike Heil rounding up their newfound trademark, the debut effort followed, coming in the form of a seven track collection, “A Rose From Ashes”.
A somewhat soothing tone opens the EP through “Awaken in Silence”. Together with the out-of-control drumming and guitar riffs, the raging vocals give the three minute piece the hell raising and jump-out-of-the seat edge.
The soothingly light overtones take a back seat in the third track, “Stand Up”, which gives the prospective listener the full wrath of the guitar and that raging-than ever vocals. Next effort, “Reflection” sports a similar soundscape, yet it features momentary light overtones with Brenda’s vocals balancing out the intense arrangements.
Compared to the previous tracks, “Talking Body” was surprisingly a soothing affair and with the intro track, they could go down very well with rock stations and possibly MTV reality productions.
Within just two years, these hard rockers drummed up quite a bit of attention from the air waves and lovers of metal and hard rock in their hometown in Michigan. With this chart-ready EP, a world tour may be on the cards for these guys.
