{"id":36760,"date":"2014-02-06T17:17:54","date_gmt":"2014-02-06T22:17:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=36760"},"modified":"2014-02-06T21:24:51","modified_gmt":"2014-02-07T02:24:51","slug":"vanishing-point-distant-is-the-sun-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2014\/vanishing-point-distant-is-the-sun-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Vanishing Point | Distant Is The Sun<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Deb Rao<\/span>
\n– Senior Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"VanishingVanishing Point is a band that hails from Australia. They are gearing up for the release of their fifth CD Distant Is The Sun<\/em> via AFM Records on March 4 in North America. There is always something intriguing about bands that hail from the land of down under. <\/p>\n

This time around Vanishing Point stick with their progressive roots and unleash an album full of powerful riffs and captivating melodic vocals. Vanishing Point released their last album in 2007. This album exemplifies the high quality of musicianship that surround the band. The album flows with not only compelling guitar riffs but also has lyrics that are wrapped around the great vocals of Silvio Massaro. If you are a big fan of the \u201880s, you will love this album. The band\u2019s style is reminiscent of Iron Maiden and House of Lords.<\/p>\n

Opening track begins with guitar intro \u201cBeyond Redemption.\u201d The band then lunges into the heavy progressive guitar and driving vocals on \u201cKing Of Empty Promises.\u201d The first five songs give their span on broken relationships with lyrics that make you stop and listen. The band definitely writes from the heart. Title track \u201cDistant Is The Sun\u201d is a killer with lyrics that ring \u201cHow Can You Walk Away?\u201d This song pulls at your heartstrings.<\/p>\n

Special guest star Tony Kakko sings on the song, “Circle Of Fire.\u201d Track number 7 \u201cLet The River Run\u201d has a Styx vibe. The song starts out accapella and then progresses with a flurry of guitar riffs and moving vocals. Vanishing Point is also huge on power ballads as reflected on \u201cStory Of Misery.\u201d Another great ballad is \u201cAs December Fades.\u201d The tail end of the album is engaged with speed metal. Then \u201cDistant Is The Sun\u201d closes with an acoustic fingerpicking ballad \u201cApril.\u201d<\/p>\n

It is so refreshing to hear such inspired lyrics intertwined with moving vocals and progressive guitar riffs. The music is majestic and uplifting. Hopefully, this album with the band will give them a second chance and opportunity to be heard. It would be great to see them tour in the U.S. Vanishing Point were the first unsigned band to perform at Wacken Festival in Germany.<\/p>\n

Genre: Heavy Metal<\/p>\n

Band Members:
\nSilvio Massaro \u2013 Vocals
\nChris Porcianko \u2013 Guitars
\nSimon Best \u2013 Bass
\nChristian Nativo \u2013 Drums
\nJames Maier \u2013 <\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n1.\tBeyond Redemption
\n2.\tKing Of Empty Promises
\n3.\tDistant Is The Sun
\n4.\tWhen Truth Lies
\n5.\tCircle Of Fire
\n6.\tDenied Deliverance
\n7.\tLet The River Run
\n8.\tStory Of Misery
\n9.\tEra Zero
\n10.\tPillars Of Sand
\n11.\tAs December Fades
\n12.\tHandful Of Hope
\n13.\tWalls Of Silence
\n14.\tApril<\/p>\n

Label: AFM Records<\/p>\n

Website: www.vanishing-point.com.au\/<\/a> <\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven Rating 8\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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