This might without a doubt turn some off, but make no mistakes: His lyrics are really good, taking on thrash typical themes (society, introspection), but with a FRENZIED tone that will make you believe he might get off key at any time, but never fails to rhyme with the labyrinthic music behind him, a feat indeed. The vocals and lyrics by Doug Lee (No pseudonym here), also are amazing, but are an acquired taste due to the fact that he is a power vocalist, and his range, while not getting (thankfully) on the highest pitch register, it's still pretty much melodic.
Even on Dance on a Volcano, you´ll be amazed by his technical proficiency, considering the song is a Genesis cover, not originally written by the band. Truly his days as a sound engineer (for Warlock, Steeler and Living Death, and owner of the record label Aaarrg Music) paid off with extremely good results. Ralf Hubert (credited as Björn Eklund), not only is the mastermind behind the band exquisite, LOUD, diverse, FRENETIC and tasteful bass, but it's also the responsible for the album excellent production, one that gives every instrument not only chance to breathe, but to individually shine without robbing the others spotlight. The bass is the second thing you´re going to notice, and let me tell you beforehand: It's by far the most impressive thing in the whole record. Fast thrash metal is what´s delivered on the first two tracks, Innocent? and Sphere Eclipse, with riffs taken, inspired and adapted STRAIGHT from classical music, expressing some of the most unique and original thrash/power riffs ever made, courtesy of Uwe Baltrusch (under the name Mark Kaye), whom after Frickle depart, makes clear his statement of "I can play all his guitar lines and mine" without a single doubt, and with flawless precision.
Kaleidoscope is (up until this point) Mekong Delta most accessible record, giving the best impression of what the band does best, without betraying its past, and pushing into the future at the same time. During this period, Kaleidoscope was recorded, and it sure shows the change the band wanted to make: Success. The band started to tour (demonstrating that they could play their extremely technical brand of metal live), Siren ex-vocalist, Doug Lee joined the band, and Guitarist Frank Frickle, ex-Living Death left the band. but almost zero commercial recognition, something caused without doubt by their secrecy, no touring, and really unusual fusion style.īy 1992, however, things started to change. Mixing thrash with progressive, power and strong classical influences, Mekong Delta made 4 albums, 2 ep´s and 1 live album, with changing line-ups, to great critical acclaim. Formed in 1985, with members from various German bands (using false names, to avoid contractual problems and assuming they wouldn´t be accepted for their nationality and style), their initial motto was to "musically outshine all then-current, independent releases". Mekong Delta is a German band that´s described perfectly by the above criteria. And while there are bands that bring great and innovative ideas so often, that are of no-brainer quality for their sub-genres, what becomes of those bands that fill a niche that (maybe) even they don't know they are filling, while still being innovative? You have a lot of your standard genres (Power, Thrash, Death, Black, etc) delivering some great traditional albums every year, but what really makes metal special, is how each individual or band approaches music to fuse it with their influences. It´s incredible how diverse and innovative metal music really is. A lot of F´s that combine to make an A+ tech thrash album. Thrust-recordings.Review Summary: Fast, frenzied, frenetic, fun. Make sure you check out our new Remix Competition featuring 'Reach Out' and 'Step Off'. "We wanted to make an Electronic album that you can really listen to from start to finish and lose yourself in completely, a non pretentious music lovers experience that also rocks the Dancefloor" Kaleidoscope is a musical journey into the minds of Lee Coombs and Kostas G featuring all things Deep and Techy, a soundscape of Breaks, House and blissed out Down tempo moments designed to move your body and soul. Not a bad start and things are only just getting warmed up.
Lee started the year with his 'Lilly in the Sky' release on Lot49, which is now one of the biggest selling Breaks tracks of 2014. The rest is history and they have now gone on to create many tracks and remixes, ripping up dance floors and festivals from Europe to Australia to the Far East to Miami and back to Burning Man. This dynamic production duo first met when Kostas entered one of Lee's remix competitions. 'Kaleidoscope' the brand new artist album by Lee Coombs and Kostas G is finally here.
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