ALBUM REVIEW - UP FROM THE ASHES BY NEW DAY RISING

Are you looking for an energetic, hard rock band? Allow me to suggest "Up From The Ashes" by New Day Rising.

Technically, I have not had the honor of hearing New Day Rising yet. However, last year I heard the band Eyes Aflame, as well as revealing their EP "Not The End" (an excellent album, but let me get back on topic). Eyes Aflame's guitarist, bassist, and drummer are also in New Day Arising, along with a second guitarist and two different singers. New Day Rising is harder than Eyes Aflame musically.

I enjoyed this album. My favorite songs from this "Up From The Ashes" are the title track, "Darkest Part Of Me," "Hero," "Relentless," and "Fire In Your Eyes."

Did I mention I recommend this project? Well, if not, I do now. 

ALBUM REVIEW - "NOT THE END" BY EYE'S AFLAME

 

 I had the honor of hearing Eye's Aflame live in concert recently. Today, I was blessed on listening to their EP. I had listened to some of their songs isolated, but it was great to hear the whole project.

There are some albums that starts out with a song that grabs your attention. The single "Heartbreak Embrace" is that kind of song, between the great guitar of Jammin Shue and the vocals off Gary Rodd and Sarah Shue.  Other stand outs include the other two singles, "Unbreakable" (with Dvine Words) and "Not the End," as well as "Fight" and the concluding "King of Kings."

Eye's Aflame has become one of my favorite bands. I enjoyed this project and their concert, and am looking forward to hearing more of them.

Eye's Aflame's Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/EyesAflameband. You can also see videos of ""Fight," "Unbreakable," and other songs not on this EP on YouTube, Local Overdrive's Page. They also are streaming on Amazon and Spotify (and probably other steaming venues as well).