{"id":29296,"date":"2013-04-30T12:07:06","date_gmt":"2013-04-30T17:07:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=29296"},"modified":"2014-02-08T08:35:03","modified_gmt":"2014-02-08T13:35:03","slug":"kemilon-twisted-storm-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2013\/kemilon-twisted-storm-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Kemilon | Twisted Storm<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Jenn Carbaugh<\/span>
\n– Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"kemilon\"Kemilon is a metal band based in Montreal, but they originally formed in Sherbrooke by current guitarist Chris Geoffroy in 2007. Since the formation of this band, there have been several lineup changes. Despite the changes, Kemilon has released their newest album with their distinctive sound. There\u2019s no doubt that the band has a sound all of their own, but the musical influences are definitely heard in their newest album, Twisted Storm<\/em>. This talented group of guys pulls their inspiration from Gamma Ray, Dream Theater, and video game music. The muses of the classic video games\u2019 soundtracks like Megaman and Castlevania can be heard throughout the series of the new album.<\/p>\n

Kemilon is thought to produce music that is a fuse of Power and Progressive Metal. The rock style vocals and the band\u2019s talent with instruments allow them to create a sound that is unique to them and the music world for the most part. With Yan Gagn\u00e9 providing clean vocals, the speed and precision of the instruments takes the main stage. The vocals are done well, but the real focus is on the rhythmic change ups that attempt to keep the video game feel alive. The melodies and technical ability in songs such as \u201cNight Shades\u201d and \u201cThe Gates of Heavy Metal\u201d show that this band can produce a storm of musical talent. <\/p>\n

However, the high squealing and video game journey sounds of the keyboard do become redundant within the album. Those sounds are what set Kemilon apart from other bands, but the album begins to get a little monotonous. It feels like if you hear the first part of the album, you\u2019ve heard it all. Songs such as \u201cThe Revolution\u201d and \u201cWarriors of Space\u201d are undeniably worth listening too, but the album is not accomplishing anything too memorable. <\/p>\n

Genre: Metal, Rock<\/p>\n

Band:
\nYan Gagn\u00e9 \u2013 vocals
\nLouis Jacques \u2013 guitar
\nChris Geoffroy \u2013 guitar
\nArnaud Spick-Saucier \u2013 keyboard
\nCharles Brodeur \u2013 drums <\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n01.\tBeyond Frontiers & Ocean of Insanity
\n02.\tNight Shades
\n03.\tSons of Lies
\n04.\tThe Gates of Heavy Metal
\n05.\tThe Glow
\n06.\tThe Revolution
\n07.\tTwisted Storm
\n08.\tWarriors of Space
\n09.\tWormhole<\/p>\n

Label: Maple Metal Records<\/p>\n

Website: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Kemilon\/93542324544?id=93542324544&sk=info#!\/pages\/Kemilon\/93542324544<\/a> <\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven rating: 5\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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