If you look at the tags, you will agree that QOTS´s drumming on "You think I ain´t worth a dollar, but I feel like a millionaire" starts this song, same for the riffing. But after this the original Greek part starts with a clarinet part and a more polyphonic rhythm which will replaced by the already known QOTSA part. And again the is dodging between Greek folk and progressive Rock and folk. A fantastic song on which you can dance a Chasapiko and bang your head.
The tags speak for themselves. I never thought I'd copy a press release, but Katie Oldham's voice is quite reminiscent of Hope Sandoval's from Mazzy Star. What the band creates behind it is a fine mix of '60s shredding, stoner, and punk, with a serious melancholic '90s rage. This is pure cinema, as is the fantastic video. So we're back in the '80s; the songs in the music videos were at least as good. But we need to be patient; the entire album will be released 2nd of May 2025.
Quebec City's Sandveiss has a reputation for balancing heavy and melodic, but Standing in the Fire takes that to a whole new level. This isn’t just another rock album—it’s a journey. A sonic exploration where the band pushes their limits while still holding onto that raw, gritty essence that got them here in the first place. From the moment you press play, you’re in for a ride. The first single, I’ll Be Rising, is a perfect snapshot of Sandveiss at their best: a blend of heavy...
A great surprise to receive this promo record to listen to. Like former Norway Prog Metal institution Communic, this band´s able to blend styles from. the 70´s up to now. Fantastic record.