Single: ALSDEAD - S.a.g.A

S.a.g.A

Date released: 25.2.2009.

Track list
1.S.a.g.A
2.F99

ALSDEAD or formerly known as DICE&JOKER, but after switching on to a new bassist Reito, the band decided to change the name to ALSDEAD and officially started their activities a few months ago. S.a.g.A is their second single.

It's enough to hear the pumping, rabid guitar lines of S.a.g.A to feel the metal flair that dresses the songs of this band. And Maki's high and intense vocals give a stronger heavy metal, trash feel to it (in a way, his tight voice gives me the impression these guys are into X). Good in a intense way, but somehow rather spoiled with the unsuitable upbeat chorus. Oh well, at least the metal touches and driving energy make it decent.

F99 is, on the other hand, much better executed than S.a.g.A. The borad subtle guitar sounds combined with glimmering industrial sounds give a certain apocalyptic cyber-world scent, while the melancholic mood combined with layers of anger and anguish gives a strong feeling seal to it. This song is really special and the unique combination of intense melancholic rock with a futuristic cyber feel proves to be very successful. Very nice.

So whatever you prefer to call this band, it can't be denied that this band has got a certain something that makes it strike out of the sea of mediocre-at-best Visual indies band. Though asking for a little adaption to the sound and tight vocals of Maki, with each listening you'll be sure to be drawn more and more to them and hopefully this band will evolve their skills more and more.

Thank you Amuro for introducing me to ALSDEAD. As to everybody, don't expect too much of reviews and posts until August but I will try to post from time to time. Just merely rarely because of my college duties.