Hailing out of Athens, Georgia Theocracy are one of the most promising new bands in the Christian metal scene. Well, band is a bit of an exaggeration, because so far it is only a one man project. Matt Smith is his name, and he have created a stunning debut album.
THEOCRACY (2003) METALAGES
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Line-up: Matt Smith - All Lead and Choir Vocals, Lead-, Acoustic- and Bass Guitars, Keys, Orchestration- and Drum programming |
In the Christian metal scene many people try to compare bands to secular counterparts. Very rarely does this comparisons hit the nail on the head. Theocracy are the exception to the rule. This one man band have been compared to Edguy, Avantasia and Symphony X. Pretty big names to be compared to, but nevertheless true! Matt Smith has created a stunning album, filled with quality music. Delivering pompous arrangements, melodic guitar-work, grandiose choruses and worshipful lyrics. I know some might dislike the use of programmed drums, and I am usually not fond of that either, but on this CD I can hardly hear the difference. I have nothing but good things to say about this CD. And if you are a fan of either the prog-metal of Symphony X, or the Euro-metal of Avantasia, you are bound to love it too. Heck, all people calling themselves lovers of metal are bound to like it.
Theocracy is the most exciting new Christian band I've encountered in a long time. I really am looking forward to see Matt develop Theocracy into a full band.
Killer tracks: The Serpent's Kiss, Theocracy, The Healing Hand, Sinner