Bonedevil has awoken the demon from the centre of the earth, and it has been rhythmically thumping its way to the surface in an attempt to lug with it the Rock substance that just might save your soul.
Birthed for the sole purpose of acting as the much needed saviour of Rock and Roll, the band Bonedevil, from Oshawa, Ontario, Canada has emerged onto the scene with a forceful and energetic music that permeates the soul and mind to the point that just about all my neurons are firing at once. Is that even possible?
This music just won't leave as easily as you might think. The indomitable and barefaced riffs Abel manages to produce from his machine firmly mark them as a grand staple in the local scene, with hopes to see that go further. Abel rips those strings to shreds, and I'm surprised that they still allow this type of creative imagination to flourish without the authorities handing them a ticket or incarceration.
The music is rife with carefully placed, well thought out guitar licks and the off beat rhythm changes ( thanks to the astonishing, seemingly panic-stricken drumming) that could keep an accountant interested for the whole show. Nothing stays the same for any length of time in these songs. I had to listen to it again, just so I could really get a sense of the melodic riffs this whole band is coming out with.
Timing is perfect. This band is tight, and they know exactly what they are doing when it comes to song creation. From the Basswork of Angel Valenciano to Abel's unflinching guitar work to Drummer Chris Jackson's striking and staggered work, imaginative song creation is one of this band's most well used assets along with Anthony's raw and authentic voice. It harks back to a time when music felt real and didn't require perfection - which this band is certainly close enough to- just passion.
Beautifully, they have effectively incorporated various styles of music into their songs that refuse to take you out of the illusion of the musical fantasy. To my surprise, a Rock and Roll song incorporated a gorgeously timed violin.
Being alone in my home, I wasn't able to start a mosh pit but it made me feel like breaking some glassware in heartfelt passion when I heard this. Although, I did light my lighter once and wave it a bit just to show some appreciation.
I am lyric man. I pay attention to these things. After hearing this band, I am superbly impressed with the lyrics, and they are ones that you are certainly not going to hear on the next Lady Gaga release. So pour another stout, listen closely and start the mosh pit going. The scars and ear damage you'll wake up with the next morning are entirely worth it and if you go deaf and it's the last band you hear – be grateful.
Bonedevil consists of:
Abel Renton - Vocals, Guitars
Anthony Howell - Vocals, Guitars
Angel Valenciano - Bass
Chris Jackson - Drums, Vocals
To all the members of Bonedevil, you have achieved something I have been looking for since 1994, but you have managed to impress and entice even the modern music scene.
Be sure to check out their upcoming shows:
August 28th, The Spill, Peterborough
September 29th, The Atria, Oshawa
October 7th, The Clocktower Brew Pub, Ottawa
Don't miss out on this chance to see this ravaging band!
Visit GetBentRecords.com in order to get the full experience, and possibly splatter your brain goo all over whoever might be listening along with you.
Matthew R. Edwards
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