Fightcast's
debut full length album is also the
inaugural release of Italian Kolony
Records, which aims to cover the
whole range of metal. This very first
release is addressed to the metalcore
fans, as Fightcast is a band that
takes advantage of every feature
of this genre, such as low-tuned
rhythm guitars, melodic lead guitar
parts, compact rhythm section and
dual vocal lines. This is probably
and the most significant drawback
of the band; the thing that they
do not alter the formula of "success".
The positive thing though is that
Fightcast is more metal than 'core,
reminding a lot of early Soilwork
and In Flames. The list of positive
things expands, as the band does
not create ultra-technical tracks
(well-hidden exhibitionism for many
bands of the genre) and their melodic
parts do not abuse the Maiden tradition.
Yet they have the usual clean vocal
lines that give this emo/core feeling
(I guess you all know this melodramatic
feeling), which metalheads despise.
If you add the weak performance of
Filippo Tellerini in this section
(his rough vocals are fairly good;
listen for example "Three
Ghosts for You"), then you
understand that it would be better
for them to stay focused on their
metal background. The production
is very good, courtesy of Studio '73,
but I would argue for a finer approach
to the sound of the drums. Fightcast
is a young and very promising band,
but they have chosen to fight in
a very hard arena with many competitive
bands. This is the bet they have
to win. As long as they keep on the
metal track I can see a brighter
future for them. |
