{"id":43572,"date":"2014-08-05T19:03:32","date_gmt":"2014-08-06T00:03:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=43572"},"modified":"2014-08-05T19:03:32","modified_gmt":"2014-08-06T00:03:32","slug":"scar-for-life-worlds-entwined-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2014\/scar-for-life-worlds-entwined-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Scar For Life | Worlds Entwined<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Alexandra Mrozowska<\/span>
\n– Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"ScarThe departures of band members often end up shaking the foundations of the group, but can also result in some fruitful additions to the line-up further on. One of the bands apparently strengthened with the significant personal changes within the line-up is Lisbon-based rock\/metal outfit Scar For Life that returns now with their fourth opus \u2013 Worlds Entwined<\/em>. New on board being the singer Rob Mancini (of Hotwire and Crush) and the bassist Teen Asty, the group and its mastermind Alexandre Santos have also managed to gather some impressive personas in the studio, from the drum wizard Vinnie Appice (Black Sabbath, Dio) and the guitarist Neil Fraser (Ten, Rage Of Angels) to Lover Under Cover\u2019s Michael Carlsson and the acclaimed violin player Anne Victorino d\u2019Almeida.<\/p>\n

The result of their work is Worlds Entwined<\/em>, the album that combines contemporary hard rock, the perfectly crafted melodies and distinct progressive influences in a way similar to modern-day Winger (of Karma and Better Days Comin\u2019 era). This tendency is explicit in dark and gloomy opener \u201cThirteen Revolution\u201d or lumbering, heavy \u201cBecause I Can.\u201d Next are \u201cJudgement Day,\u201d driven by a groovy guitar riff culminating in an aggressive, sharp guitar coda, and more melodic mid-tempo \u201cPromised Land.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cVendetta,\u201d on the other hand, stacks up pretty poppy and mellow against its predecessors on the album \u2013 at least until the equilibristic guitar solo morphing into a furious gallop. Further on, there are plenty of tracks where fast-paced machine gun riffs are put against melodic verses and choruses \u2013 a combination that is surprising perhaps, but interesting \u2013 such as \u201cDisconnected,\u201d \u201cThe Patriot\u201d or \u201cFire And Flame.\u201d \u201cCarlos Wonder\u201d has the band exploring the territories of heavier AOR\/melodic hard rock with some power metal vibe towards the end of the track. <\/p>\n

\u201cMy Dark Serenade\u201d is a predictable slowdown moment, as it develops into a murky yet charming ballad with powerful, emotionally laden chorus. Also a ballad, but of different nature is a mellow acoustic piece \u201cWish You Well Tonight\u201d and probably it\u2019s this particular track in which the band\u2019s artistry outshines their technical prowess. The final track is the eponymous \u201cWorlds Entwined\u201d full of doomy, furious instrumental interludes.<\/p>\n

Enriched with the contributions of notable guests, Scar For Life\u2019s fourth album is also to be praised for its mix and mastering done by one of the leading Swedish producers and sound wizards, Martin Kronlund. Although often labeled \u201cmelodic rock,\u201d the record gravitates more towards contemporary hard rock or melodic metal and it\u2019s hard to avoid certain associations from modern-day Winger to much heavier stuff. It should appeal to every listener who\u2019s eager to embrace the sounds of the contemporary era in rock\/metal rather than dust off the forgotten classic-rock-labeled, worn-out albums throughout the rest of their lives. For those it\u2019s highly recommended.<\/p>\n

Genre: Hard Rock<\/p>\n

Band:
\nRob Mancini – vocals
\nAlexandre Santos – guitars
\nTeen Asty \u2013 bass
\nJoao – drums<\/p>\n

Additional musicians:
\nVinnie Appice \u2013 drums<\/p>\n

Track List:
\n1.\tThirteen Revolution
\n2.\tBecause I can
\n3.\tJudgement Day
\n4.\tPromised Land
\n5.\tVendetta
\n6.\tDisconected
\n7.\tThe Patriot
\n8.\tMy Dark Serenade
\n9.\tCarlos Wonder
\n10.\tFire And Flame
\n11.\tWish You Well Tonight
\n12.\tWorlds Entwined<\/p>\n

Label: Escape Music<\/p>\n

Website:
\nhttp:\/\/www.scarforlife.com<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/scarforlife<\/a><\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven rating: 6.5\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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