This is more of a project than a band. The Lightshine Ministry in the US have recorded this progressive hard rock/metal concept album. It's made to be used as a ministry tool.
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SCREAM OF THE GUILLOTINE (2001) LIGHTSHINE
Act I
Act II
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Line-up: Tom Denlinger: Vocals Phil Williams: Guitars Bevan Carroll: Bass Jeff Culp: Drums, Percussion, Synths & Programming
The Cast: Steven - Tom Denlinger Andrew - Jeff Bender Lana - Grace Julian Baby - Kirkland Waltman Warden - Michael Chobanoff Guard - Russell Waltman Father - Keith Walker Spider - Jeff Culp Wild Bill - Bill Bruns, Sr. Leon - Markus Hinkle Star - Kristen Anselmo Hertzog Hatcher - Keith Walker Krystyl - Dina Hamilton |
This is not an usual CD-release, nor is this a usual band, in the regular sense. It's, like the subtitle of the CD says, A Progressive Rock Theatrical Production. The closest thing to compare it to is the big concept albums, like Savatage's "Streets - A Rock Opera" and Queensr˙che's "Operation: Mindcrime". But this album takes it even further. The story is the main thing here, and the music only plays a part in telling it. The 32-page booklet follows the story, and it is made so you easily can follow the characters in the play. Told in short the story is about a youngster, named Steven, who, although having been raised in a Christian home, decides to turn from God. The music is progressive rock/metal, not unlike the style of Ayreon. If you are interested in this project, check out their website at http://www.screamoftheguillotine.com/.
Killer tracks: It only makes sense if you listen to the whole thing in one go.
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