When I 1st heard about Spades & Blades and saw their image, I really wasn’t sure what to expect. After having a few conversations with vocalist Jason Todd I realized this guy knew more than I did about music! So, I was very curious to what they brought to the table. When I finally got my hands on their Debut Album “Blood of the Innocent” I was surely convinced that my statement about him knowing a lot about music was correct! This album shows that these guys really know how to write music that’s unique to there style. Coming from a PUNK background they really showed that they can take a wide step and pull it off.
Spades & Blades adds everything you would want from a METAL band! Catchy chorus’s, masterful solos, sick screams, groove metal guitar riffs, heavy metal breakdowns and nice clean vocals. While also bringing a heavy southern metal style into the mix. These guys are keeping it old school in a NEW metal scene and able to surpass most music I’m hearing right now. “Blood of the Innocent” has a raw sound that is full of emotion and passion. I am just gonna say it! If old school Avenged Sevenfold and Pantera made a side project together you would get “Blood of the Innocent”!
“Blood of the Innocent” from Beginning to End:
Track 1 – Idolatry:
Right off the back you get a dark eerie rumbling followed by a catchy build up! Then, BOOM in your face, groove metal with anger! Then end it with a nice finish!
Track 2 – Pride:
“Pride” right away pulls you in with a breakdown! They make you wanna fight! About half way through the song, another heavy metal breakdown that hits you hard and right after quick riffs with solos!
Track 3 – Murder:
This song very easily is one of my favorite songs on the album. It has it all! Groove, catchy chorus, extreme metal, great vocals all around and heaviness. I am kind of sad it was only 2:40 long?
Track 4 – Lies:
Right into it, they start with an awesome lead and quickly go into a quick metal riff, then quickly into another awesome chorus! I am telling you these chorus’s are gonna stick in your head which is a good thing!
Track 5 – Sloth:
"Sloth" is one of the more groovy, calmer songs on the album. It starts with a heavy bass riff a few seconds in and some good ole southern rock, with a little heavy metal thrown in and a SOLO! Which most bands don’t have anymore for some reason!?
Track 6 – Blasphemy:
My favorite aspect of this song is the vocals. Like I said very old school style, especially with groovy riffs, solos and grungy vocals! Then! They show you, how they can completely stop and play a slow riff with a solo backing it! Epicness ends this song well!
Track 7 – Greed:
GROOVE METAL! What else do I need to say about this song. Nice clean vocal melodies and AGAIN another solo!
Track 8 – Envy:
I like the way the guitarist’s switch between playing riffs on this song. You get that left to right speaker effect. Worked out great! This song also brings some sweet classic double soloing, heavy breakdown and heavy bass lines. One of my favorite songs on the album!
Track 9 – Adultery:
This track is probably my favorite on “Blood of the Innocent”. Starts off slow, calm and creative, with cool effects, acoustic guitar, clean vocals and the string instruments really added to the emotion in this song. Great lyrics, great music = amazing song. I would like to hear more like this.
Track 10 – Lust
To end the album they chose one of there heaviest if not the heaviest song on the album. This song really caught my attention because it had lots of energy! Heavy, groovy, and catchy. Perfect song to end the album. Loved the agony style of the screams at the end. Favorite riff at 2:03!
Album: Blood of the Innocent
Artist: Spades & Blades
Year: 2010
Location: Southern California, USA
Genre: Metalcore/Hard Rock/ Groove
Link: www.spadesandblades.com
All though this album was awesome! It did not have the consistency I hoped for and average recording quality. Don’t get me wrong this is a great DEBUT ALBUM and a must buy! I give it an:
Overall - 8 out of 10
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