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FORWARHEAD was formed in March of 2000 after the split of Ron’s band "FATE MADE FLESH"; he hooked up with Scott and Craig who also were in other successful bands that disbanded. Scott came from the group "TONE BIAS" who released an independent CD and Craig in the band "EDEN’S POETS" releasing 3 CD's.

FORWARHEAD’s first release “Elevate” came in 2001, and a follow-up in 2005 called “Inside.” They’re back in 2007 with their latest release “Pieces,” this progressive trio is looking to make strides in their melodic yet hard-edged solid sounds of mystical turns.

The band is sure to be compared to TOOL with the vibrant eerie guitar sound and vocal style of Ron Turner who is reminiscent of Maynard James. The opening track “Dark Curtain” lasting 2 minutes and fifteen seconds is an instrumental that is fitting for a Steven King movie with haunting turns and ending in streaming explosions, which runs into the second song “Second Guess.”

“Second Guess” is a fantastic energy based track that will have you bound to your speaker with the professionalism and expert arrangements. At times, the song mellows and in an instant, its crushing screams send you over the edge.

You would figure the next song “Cycle” would change direction but in the vein of TOOL, why. Keeping to the mainstay sound of FORWARHEAD “Cycle” is exciting and with the ripple effect you never know where the song will end up. I love the hidden sounds added that make you pay attention to each track.

One of the best tunes has to be “Unrest” mixing METALLICA with TOOL can be thought about listening and the driving guitar and changing riffs is obvious that the band is entering your mind and making you conjure up spiritual thoughts.

You gotta check the guitar mastery of Ron Turner on “11th Hour” stunning!!! This is a trio that is headed for stardom, the bass lines of Craig Tambascio and the drums of Darren Wallach are precise and the detail organization in breaks and elevation are extreme.

This is a great release that will have you thinking but at the same time be delighted with the musicianship. The tunes are hooked filled and the background harmonies add even more power as the songs gets stronger. There are so many genres this could be added so do yourself a favor, check these boys out.


Band Lineup:
  • Ron Turner - Lead, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Vocals
  • Craig Tambascio - Bass, Vocals
  • Darren Wallach - Drums, Percussion, Samples

 

Track Listing:
  1. Dark Curtain
  2. Second Guess
  3. Cycle
  4. Binary
  5. Dawning
  6. Unrest
  7. Answer
  8. 11th Hour
  9. Bring Me Down
  10. Song for the Lost
  11. Hope and Pray
  12. Deliverance
  13. 14 Cubed (Live)

 

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