Texas Metal Outlaws - Texas Metal Outlaws
Hailing from the USA, Texas Metal Outlaws unleash their self-titled debut upon an unsuspecting world. These guys hit the target on all aspects of what it takes to create a memorable release. Everything from the music to the vocals, and even the layout intertwine to make this experience one that should not be forgotten. Throughout the album, the riffs are reminiscent of the classic style that the speed/thrash genre is known for. They really don’t have a “polished” sound, but they are that raw either. Imagine, if you will, a mixture of Iron Maiden riffage combined with elements of early Megadeth and “Kill ‘Em All” era Metallica. Now, take that and add to it some flawlessly executed solos where needed and you have something that is worth the price alone! To say that this is a hint or a tribute to the old school is an understatement. The drums are pretty standard for the type of material presented here. With that being said, there is no need to add filler or be over-spectacular just to make a point. This is one of those instances where the old saying “If it isn’t broke, don’t fix it” would apply. Sometimes, just knowing a drummer could go beyond what the material calls for is sufficient enough. His ability here is a humbling reverence to his talent, and even more so to this style of music. One listen to this CD and you’ll understand what I mean.
I like the way the bass was mixed here. From my perspective, it sounds like it is mixed at a volume just slightly lower that the guitars. Taking this direction really gives the maximum effect of the music. One example of this is the solos. It provides a solid foundation for the solos and helps them to sound even more powerful. A lot of thought went in to this. Perfection of this level doesn’t happen by accident or overnight. A lot of care was taken in the construction and execution in this area of the music. As for the vocals, it is kind of hard to pinpoint a style here. It’s something like a power/thrash style, but it can’t be either or. The balance between the two genres is ever changing which keeps the music fresh and interesting. It’s not one straight style all the way through the CD, and that shows the versatility of the vocalist. Imagine the vocal patterns of Iron Maiden, Dream Theater, Realm, and Forbidden mixed together with a little bit of grit where needed.
As if this CD wasn’t awesome enough, they do a cover of 'That’s What Friends Are For' and they pull it off quite nicely. This is metal done right and flawless. Texas Metal Outlaws have created a monster here, and if they keep creating music like this, they are going to be around for years to come. This is ironic because, when you hear this CD, you would swear they have already been around for years. That would stand to reason though, seeing as how this band is comprised of members of the Texas metal scene. I would highly recommend this CD to anyone into the bands I have mentioned here. I would even recommend it to those into more extreme bands. Yes, this album is just that awesome! This release was put out by Heaven and Hell Records, so contact them to get your hands on this precious gem of metallic awesomeness. It will not disappoint, but it will provide you with almost 37 minutes of auditory bliss!
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I like the way the bass was mixed here. From my perspective, it sounds like it is mixed at a volume just slightly lower that the guitars. Taking this direction really gives the maximum effect of the music. One example of this is the solos. It provides a solid foundation for the solos and helps them to sound even more powerful. A lot of thought went in to this. Perfection of this level doesn’t happen by accident or overnight. A lot of care was taken in the construction and execution in this area of the music. As for the vocals, it is kind of hard to pinpoint a style here. It’s something like a power/thrash style, but it can’t be either or. The balance between the two genres is ever changing which keeps the music fresh and interesting. It’s not one straight style all the way through the CD, and that shows the versatility of the vocalist. Imagine the vocal patterns of Iron Maiden, Dream Theater, Realm, and Forbidden mixed together with a little bit of grit where needed.
As if this CD wasn’t awesome enough, they do a cover of 'That’s What Friends Are For' and they pull it off quite nicely. This is metal done right and flawless. Texas Metal Outlaws have created a monster here, and if they keep creating music like this, they are going to be around for years to come. This is ironic because, when you hear this CD, you would swear they have already been around for years. That would stand to reason though, seeing as how this band is comprised of members of the Texas metal scene. I would highly recommend this CD to anyone into the bands I have mentioned here. I would even recommend it to those into more extreme bands. Yes, this album is just that awesome! This release was put out by Heaven and Hell Records, so contact them to get your hands on this precious gem of metallic awesomeness. It will not disappoint, but it will provide you with almost 37 minutes of auditory bliss!
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1. Texas Metal Outlaws
2. Malt Liquor Maniac
3. Rebel Years
4. Running From The Law (cover Riot)
5. Sound Of Scorn
6. Within The Spell
7. Echoes Of Memories
8. That's What Friends Are For
2. Malt Liquor Maniac
3. Rebel Years
4. Running From The Law (cover Riot)
5. Sound Of Scorn
6. Within The Spell
7. Echoes Of Memories
8. That's What Friends Are For
