{"id":25114,"date":"2013-01-19T07:39:06","date_gmt":"2013-01-19T12:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=25114"},"modified":"2014-02-16T09:10:44","modified_gmt":"2014-02-16T14:10:44","slug":"kobra-and-the-lotus-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2013\/kobra-and-the-lotus-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Kobra and the Lotus | Kobra and the Lotus<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Craig Newman<\/span>
\n– Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"KobraCanada\u2019s new metal band, Kobra and the Lotus strike metal venom with first International album.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Canada music scene has given the world of rock bands such as Rush, Triumph, April Wine and Helix. Kobra and the Lotus was formed during 2008 with beautiful and power singer Brittany (Kobra) Paige (could be that is her favorite snake) with guitarist Chris Swenson and drummer Griffin Kissack. She completed Grade 8 in vocals and Grade 6 in piano and she studied classical music with The Royal Music Conservatory of Canada. Their first album Out of the Pit<\/em> was released during 2010 which is now hard to find. During 2012 they attracted the ears and eyes of Gene Simmons (KISS) and he signed them to his Simmons Records. This is their first international album with 10 songs, 11 on other countries releases. <\/p>\n

The album is non-stop pounding, fast guitar riffs and energize metal from the opening song \u201c50 Shades of Evil\u201d to the last song. Other songs on the album are: \u201cHeaven\u2019s Veins,\u201d \u201cMy Life,\u201d “Nayava,” \u201cSanctuary\u201d (the slower song on the album), \u201cLover of the Beloved,\u201d \u201cNo Rest for the Wicked,\u201d \u201cAria of Karmika\u201d and \u201cDark Passenger\u201d (extra track). <\/p>\n

The official videos from the album are: \u201cWelcome to My Funeral,\u201d \u201c50 Shades of Evil\u201d and \u201cForever One.\u201d On YouTube their videos and concerts are from festivals and small venues from Europe with conversations and acoustic sets with Kobra and the band.<\/p>\n

Their second home has been Europe playing at the music festivals and small venues. At the end of 2012 they did a short US tour with Sonta Artica. They are currently are working on their next album for 2013 and another tour. This group has long term potential to headline their own shows as well opening for others with their energy and with fresh metal sound. They can energize the crowd while holding their own as either opening for other bands or headline shows. When they come to where you live, go see them as Kobra and the Lotus will strike you their energy. Even the metal cruises such as 70,000 tons of fun should consider having them on the ships.<\/p>\n

US rock radio should take notice of this band and others with female singers of this music and play their music!<\/p>\n

Genre: Heavy Metal, Power Metal, Thrash Metal<\/p>\n

Band:
\nKobra Paige \u2013 Vocals
\nJasio Kulakowski \u2013 Guitars
\nCharlie Parra Del Riego – Guitars
\nPete Dimov \u2013 Bass
\nGriffin Kissack \u2013 Drums<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n1.\t50 Shades Of Evil
\n2.\tWelcome To My Funeral
\n3.\tForever One
\n4.\tHeaven\u2019s Veins
\n5.\tMy Life
\n6.\tNayana
\n7.\tSanctuary
\n8.\tLover Of The Beloved
\n9.\tNo Rest For The Wicked
\n10.\tAria Of Karmika
\n11. Dark Passenger (bonus track)<\/p>\n

Label: Universal Music\/Simmons Records, Spinefarm Records<\/p>\n

Online:\thttp:\/\/www.kobraandthelotus.com<\/a> \/ https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/KobraAndTheLotus<\/a><\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven rating: 9\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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