My Bands demo (metal) opinions would be GREATLY appreciated

[KingCrimson]

Ok so we are a metal band called protocol we hail from good ole' Montreal and have been playing together since November 08'.

We just finished our demo called "Drinkin' In The Mornin'" and now need some listeners and opinions on our music as a whole.

I've got all the tracks up on Youtube so if you could take a listen that would be great! Losing Control and Creator Of Lies are long but we think we did a good job.

Anyways here are the songs (the demo order is different)

Speed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpTj7...e=channel_page
Creator Of Lies (my favorite) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fC-omoivpsE
Fire At Dawn http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwjqV...e=channel_page
Losing Control http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQbw_V9s0n0


Thanks!

http://www.myspace.com/bandprotocol

[eyvindwa]

Not bad at all. I think the weakest point was probably the vocals, they sound a bit 'uninspired' (to me). Keep it up, though!

[Richard G]

i used to play music similar to this many years ago in los angeles we were a little faster and had some more variations on the drums kinda was mixed with slayer and sepultura testament
yours is not too bad but i didnt hear any bass on the first song at least a bass lead off i always made sure my bass was heard through the mix ....faster!!!!!

[Captain_Mark]

Personally i thought the tracks were pretty decent! And the bass is actually heard in the mix! looking forward to hearing more tracks from you guys in the future

[Vetchking]

Vetchking Here:"
You got a thing going on...... Good for you.

Your Drummer's out of time on Speed.

also: Out of time on..... Fire at dawn..... and Losing control.

Not to be Mean.........

I am a 56 yr old producer...... Helped train Chris Verena ...NIN.

Produced Ron Marks....... Celtic Frost...... Subsonic, etc, blah, blah.

You guys have something going. Don't know your age... It does matter.

Anyhow, watch the long song....... not a good idea.

Light my fire was 6:50 approx

When the music's over is 11:30.

Thats an art......... It must evolve to be that long.

Get in get out. Killem and It's over. Beatles 2:15...2:35. WOW
3:20 long song.

You need a producer....... an arranger that has compassion for what you guys are doing.

There is a guy older than you that has been through everything you are about to try to do.

Find him.

There ya go.

You can call me......... Your interesting enough for me to produce , But, I am to busy with amp manufacturing......

Call me........ I have an idea......... Do NOT CALL If Your NOT Serious.

724-589-5440 EST time zone......... 8:30 am to 11:30 am

There ya go ask for George.......... Later

[KingCrimson]

I (bassist) is 17, Drummer is 18, and the guitarist is 18.


Also in speed my bass comes in later, i never liked playing in the intro, gives some variation, but after my bass playing isn't bad (listen to the riffs over the singing).

Also does anybody have opinions on my distorted bass solos?


There is one between guitar solos in "Creator of lies", and a Wah filled one in "Losing Control"

[Richard G]

wow i didnt realize how young u guys were....it only gets better as u get older kewlness ...make sure u guys know your roots...listen to all the differents styles and know what they are about and what there infulences are deeply.....Celtic Frost killer band!!!....i got a good friend in a famous grindcore band ive seen how these guys grow and grow...experiment especially in this time and age ...even try some samples in your songs such as from rare movies,speeches, noises etc...
good luck!

[KingCrimson]

Thanks! Also as shamless as bumping this thread is, does anybody have an opinion on my bass playing, tone etc?

[millsbass5]

Sounds great.Keep it up.The vocals do sound "uninspired".Definitely in need of some F/X on the overall mix,esp. the vocals.But,don't get too happy twistin' those knobs.

[dmrogers]

I actually thought the tracks we good. I watched some of your other live stuff and, although I'm really into that particular style, it sound good and looked like you were having a lot of fun with it.

Tight sound, especially for such a young age.

Keep it up and good luck!