Chosen - Chosen

The Irish band Chosen released in late 2007 a demo simply titled PROMO 2007 and this three track recording showcases a band that has full guitar riffing and tune creation that fills the space left without a vocalist. That’s right, the band has no singer. But Chosen has no boring songs sans vox. They play heavy sections of music that breaks up its sameness by going slow and emotional. This band is proficient technically but is nothing like other bands that push their musicianship over singing, bands like Behold…the Arctopus and Orthrelm. That stuff is more tech-metal, metal for nerds (of which I am one). Chosen is not a nerd band. But I do have some reservations about a full length does not need a singer. I mean I liked this PROMO 2007, but it is only three tracks. A full length should at least strongly consider the use of a singer just to make sure all bases and opportunities for their music talent to be explored and exploited. I hope the band’s late move to Canada proves to be a boon to its career.

1. Through The Eyes
2. Darkness Of A Smile
3. Sinner
Self released
Reviewer: Jesse
Feb 26, 2009

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