Neo Classical Metal Hard Rock

Original 2001

NEU / NEW

Credits:

Chris Steberl   -   Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Production
John Homan   -   Drums, Percussion
Ben Lamb   -   Bass
Abe McNutt   -   Bass

Tracks:

05:07  Nightmare On Bald Mountain 
04:44  TranceMission 
04:23  Neptune Island 
04:00  Vivaldi's Summer Concerto (3rd Mov.) 
03:56  Sahara Skies 
05:43  Mozart's 25th Symphony In Gm 
04:13  Silk N Honey 

Reasons For A Decade features a bounty of neo-classicisms from the guitar of Chris Steberl, who is joined on this release by powerhouse drummer John Homan. Steberl draws on the riffs of huge composers such as Moussorgsky, Vivaldi and Mozart, adding variations, improvisations and, of course, modern day metallic power. Songs such as "TranceMission" feature high-speed fretwork, rapid double-bass licks (courtesy of Homan) and dazzling soloing, while "Silk N Honey" breaks from the metal/neo-classical framework to offer a standard rock arrangement rich in melodicism and impressive string work. The hard rock, Satriani-esqe "Neptune Island" is also a crowd pleaser, adding another layer of variety to this fine CD. Reasons For A Decade satisfies a guitar lover's lust for playing.