FAITHSEDGE – Bleed For Passion (2019)
‘Bleed for Passion‘ is the new album from Melodic Hard Rock group FAITHSEDGE. Produced, mixed and mastered by former Dokken guitarist Alex De Rosso, ‘Bleed For Passion’ takes the listener back to the days of big guitars and powerful melodic vocal lines of the 80’s and early 90’s, but keeping an up to date view on the lyrics and subject matter.
The band features singer/songwriter Giancarlo Floridia, former Dokken lead guitarist Alex De Rosso and Mr.Big/Ace Frehley drummer Matt Starr, with the recent addition of ex-Stryper bassist Timothy Gaines.
Faithsedge plays classic U.S. hard rock with emphasis on big screaming guitars, huge melodies, powerful vocals and, in general, the sound moves between classic Dokken, Stryper and alike: ’80s influenced yet modern in essence.
The band, of course, puts its own identity and the result is very attractive and enjoyable to each and every single fan of this genre.
Opening tune “Back From This” is simply one of the best songs here. A track that reminds me very much of Megadeth (with a more melodic direction) and it features some really impressive heavy guitars, a big bad ass sound and Floridia’s ‘metal’ vocals on front row.
“Angelic” is groovier, and more 80s oriented with De Rosso’s superb guitar lines and the damn solid rhythm section is enough to make you wanna scream for more.
“Through The Scars” is a good and more modern hard rock track that features, once again, a big groove on it, while in “I Know I Need To Let You Go” is the first ballad of the new album. Classic 80’s power ballad with a killer melody included.
In “Girl When” and “Sky” we have two more powerful and guitar-driven tracks that will please every fan of early Dokken and Skid Row. Check out, also, the song that closes the new record, “Reflecting A Voice”, which is probably the heaviest track on the CD.
Faithsedge is back in business harder, more powerful and with a heavier attitude. “Bleed For Passion” smells classic 80s melodic hard rock / melodic metal from miles away.
Rocking and in-your-face new album.
Highly Recommended
01. Back From This
02. Angelic
03. Acceptance
04. Through The Scars
05. I Know I Need To Let You Go
06. Girl When
07. Sky
08. I’ve Changed
09. Bleeding With The Memories
10. Reflecting A Voice
Alex De Rosso – Guitars (ex- Dokken live)
Giancarlo Floridia – Vocals, Guitars
Timothy Gaines – Bass (ex-Stryper)
Matt Starr – Drums (Ace Frehley, ex-Bang Tango)
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