Getting down to the my final 4 picks for the year, been realizing that I've missed a few...of well, I'll maybe do an honourable mention list at the end ;) Next up, new Canadian metal gods...#4 - Cauldron - Burning Fortune.
Cauldron is a Canadian three piece formed out of the ashes of Goat Horn. They have released an EP, and this is their 2nd full-length. They are considered one of the front runners in the New Wave Of Tradition Metal, and are one of my faves. Cauldron's sound is based in traditional metal stylings, and a classic NWOBHM vibe. The one thing that really makes me dig these guys, is that there is a sense of honesty in the tunes. They are not trying to be something they are not, or ride a wave of popularity, but staying true to what their roots are...a love of classic and obscure heavy metal.
Burning Fortune is a collection of 9 tracks (incl a cover) that rock hard, but all carry great melodies and catchy choruses.
Lead off track All Or Nothing is a speedy little ditty that has some brilliant guitar work from Ian Chains. Tunes like Miss You To Death and Tears Have Come carry great choruses that would sound great in a filled arena. One truly original aspect of the band is Bassist/Vocalist Jason Decays vocals. They are just unique enough to set them apart. I'm probably a little more pumped about Cauldron being that they are fellow Canadians and I want to see them succeed. Hopefully, they will back in the studio soon for album #3. Just a suggestion...how about an Anvil, Exciter or Raven cover next time? Or maybe some early Rush? It would sound pretty good! For those of you unfamiliar with the future of Canadian Hard Rock and Metal, here's a video of All or Nothing. Until next time!
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