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Black Tide | Light From Above Review

Scott — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:22:52 +0000

Metal fans are hateful critics, everyone of us. The review for Light From Above on Interscope Records on Blabbermouth.net was a mediocre review and then came the comments. Everyone was bashing the band with the exception of a few people. I bought it yesterday and for a cheap $9.99 ate FYE. Forget what you see about people saying they are over-hyped, oversold and over rated. Judge them for yourself. If your into old thrash, G N’ R, Motley Crue type stuff you will probably like it. If you’re looking for growling vocals, super-distorted, down tuned guitars and double bass blast beats then forget about Black Tide. What you will find is good song structure, good singing, ripping solos and an overall fun record.

Now I said before that the lyrics sounded young. They were written by a young kid so I should have expected that. Your not going to expect a 15 year old kid to write about deep politics or the struggles of life. Call them manufactured, whatever. Call them false metal, who cares. These guys put out a pretty good debut record and put on a great live show. I can only see them getting bigger and better in time. Their cover of Metallica’s Hit The Lights was an honorable cover as well. At least they didn’t cover Enter Sandman or Fuel.

Now some people on another news/message board said all sorts of defamatory stuff about these guys. One person said they were all assholes. When I met with them and did the interview they were all really cool, Gabriel seemed a bit shy but that’s not a bad trait. Even after the interview when I went back to get them to sign the Picture for the contest they were cool with me bothering them. As far as people saying “Touring with your dad is not very Metal”. All the other guys are 18 and 19 years old. Gabriel is 15. No parent in their right mind that loves their child would let them go touring the country with their friends and other people they don’t really know at 14 years old. It’s probably a legal thing with the record label. Besides, having that kind of support from you parents is something that a lot of kids wish they could have.

Yes interscope Records and Total Assault have made great efforts to publicize the shit out of this band. Do you expect them to sign a young band and not promote them? As far as Black Tide ditching their original manager, this “Chris” guy? I’m sure they probably had a reason or the record label was more comfortable going with someone they knew or more established. The band got a load of shit for not thanking some people in their liner notes. You can’t thank everyone and I’m sure the label did some editing.

Lastly, these guys are doing what most of us wish we were doing. Hate them for it if you want to but the fact is the Light From Above is a good fun debut album from a band that has promise. If you have heard the EP or the stream and you think you like it then spend a little bit of money on the CD. In the past week over 11000 other people have and that is pretty good for a debut record for a hard rock/metal band.

3 out 4

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Black Tide Video Interview And Contest

Scott — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:41:51 +0000

Last week when Black Tide’s Light From Above was released I also posted a video interview I did with the band before the Charlotte show on March 3rd. Along with that I started a contest that you can enter here as well. Contest rules are simple. Comment once and your entered to win. The prizes are an autographed 4X4 press photo of the band, the Shockwave EP, a Black Tide Stiker and Min-poster. You must be a resident of Canada or The United States to enter (Because shipping isn’t cheap overseas…you know, to like Mexico). Winner will be chosen at random and announced at the end of the month.

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Black Tide Release Light From Above On Interscope Records

Scott — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 05:00:23 +0000

Black Tides long awaited release of Light From Above on Interscope Records is out today! You know what that means for Metalmartyr.com? Another Interview to post and another contest! This contest is going to last until the end of the month. Check out the interview below and then look below that for your chance to win A photo of the band signed by each member, the Shockwave EP, a Black Tide sticker and a Black Tide mini poster. Video after the fold…

This was My very first interview with a band of any kind. It was kind of not thought out very well and honestly I wasn’t prepared, but live and learn. The Band was real cool and good sports about me taking up their time. Anyway, on with the contest.

So how do you win this black tide contest? Real easy. All you have to do is leave a comment of relevance to the band and at the end of the month I will throw all the names in a hat or something and draw a winner. That easy. So who wants it?

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Black Tide’s Light From Above Out 3/18

Scott — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:32:27 +0000

Light From Above, Black Tide’s debut recording release will be out on Tuesday 3/18. By request from Total Assault (Black Tide’s PR) that will also be the date I post my brief video interview with Black Tide. That will also be the date I start the Black Tide contest where you can win the Shockwave Ep and a signed photograph of the band. Check out the video for “Shockwave” Below

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