Throes of Sanity

[Nelson]

Anyone here has this one? Is it really that hard-to-find as it received a 4 from the RARITY GRADING at Metal-Treasures?

 

I've listened to the songs on the Japanese site and honestly, I'm not really that impress.

[heaven&hell]

James(Staryder) was just telling me about this one.

I need to check out the samples but from what he said it was like an old Queensryche, which would be right up my alley.

 

Edit:

 

Samples right here:

http://17329745.tistory.com/entry/Throes-o...ty-The-Upheaval

 

 

Here's a good review:

 

Reviews for Throes of Sanity's The Upheaval

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Another hidden gem! - 96%

Written by BugsBunny on May 22nd, 2008

 

These guys came out of nowhere, released one album and forever disappeared never to return again. That's too bad because they had potential to become huge. Throes Of Sanity plays traditional US power/heavy metal but with one main difference: they did it with style! They knew how to make melodies that will stick to your head forever and make you cry out of joy!

 

When you first hear the voice of Scott King you'll immediately raise your fist in the air and feel your heart pumping blood faster! Yes, this guy will make you proud for listening to metal music in general. His voice is so positive and enthusiastic that will give you some "life energy" that won't ever fade! Most of the time he sings high-pitched type of vocals but ocasionally he lower his voice down just to keep it with the music. Also, he often uses screams that gives the songs that "true heavy metal" edge. Guitarists, Erik Petersen and Marc Wallace, are simply amazing! They non-stop play some great melodic parts and the songs are always interesting (never gets boring). Although their riffs won't make you head-bang heavy, they certenly know how to "write" good riffs (main riff in "This Side Of The Grave" is very simple yet effective and sounds somehow "subtle"). Melodies are just amazing (just listen to "Never Look Back" or end part of the epic "Content Within"). Even solos are melodic and charming and fit perfectly in the song structure. Bass player, Phil Tsai, is truly great! The sound of his bass is a little bit thin but he still manages to put out some very nice and "jazzy" bass lines in almost every song making them sound more powerful and dynamic. The same thing goes with the drummer, Jeff Winston, who is not satisfied with just "following the guitars" but he takes active role in creating band's overall sound with few (but relatively short) solo parts. Maybe he's not the fastest or most brutal drummer you'll ever hear but he's just great! Every single song here is god's gift to all power metal freaks out-there and every each of them is amazing, melodic and will put you in positive mood after every listen! The only tiny-miny thing that i found odd here is that riff in "Core" is very similar to Metallica's "One", i know they didn't done it intentionaly but it's just something i could not notice...

 

So, why they didn't make it to the wider audience? Reason is always the same: wrong place - wrong time. Generally, i don't agree with the claims that heavy, "true" and power metal were dead in the mid 90s just because Iron Maiden, Queensryche, Manowar and Judas Priest didn't release any album or released

some shity "below average" stuff. There were ALWAYS great traditional metal bands but the only difference is that in some periods of time they were mainstream, in some other periods of time they were underground... Also, another reasons for their "commercial failure" are: not-so-impressive cover artwork, very limited CD edition, "grunge-supreme"... If you're looking for some high-class US power metal, Throes Of Sanity will definetely please you!

 

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Throes of Sanity's page ~ The Upheaval ~ Reviews archives

[Nebuchadnezzar]

First class US (what else?) power/prog. Recommended!

 

Edit --> It's not hard to find.

[martinsane]

This one can be had directly from the guitarist for peanuts. Google the band and go to their myspace...

[relivinthe80's]

Yeah, he might of upped the price as I got it for $20. I had read you could get it for $8 when I was contacting him.

[Nebuchadnezzar]

International $20+$10 each copy (including shipping)

[martinsane]

He quoted me $20 plus shipping, but he's local so I am leaning on him a bit.

[relivinthe80's]

Mine was $20 total including shipping.

[sharatan]

yeah, support the band and not the leeches and liars who try to take advantage of our passion.....and tell mark to release soon the new cd....

[sharatan]

Anyone here has this one? Is it really that hard-to-find as it received a 4 from the RARITY GRADING at Metal-Treasures?

 

I've listened to the songs on the Japanese site and honestly, I'm not really that impress.

 

 

give it another one listen plz, especially the last tracks...there's all the magic hidden....