Metal Band of the Week:

jekyL

December 20, 2009 by Kyle Brady
Tags: Band, jekyL, Metal, Music, Review
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jekyL is more hard-rock than metal, but the distinction is a hard one to make, as the Ireland natives’ fivepiece contains enough metal moments to be worlds apart from bands like Nickelback - the effort is appreciated.

The music of jekyL is a cross between hard-rock and metal, with old school influences like Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Judas Priest, and Ronnie James Dio that are worn, very publicly, on their sleeves:  the vocals are clean and occasionally approach operatic, the twinned guitars alternate between modern and classic styles, and the overall feel is a cohesive sound that feels both familiar and new.  If Bullet For My Valentine formed a supergroup with Trivium and Black Label Society, it might sound like this.

There are hints of Irish background and other influences throughout their music, but jekyL rides the balance between hard-rock and metal successfully by using flashy guitar solos just as often as squeals, classic riffs, and vocal prominence.  Having moved to Los Angeles to expand their career, it’s easy to assume that this stand-out band will advance quickly by attracting audiences on both sides of the curtain – even if this wasn’t a planned strategy, it promises to work successfully in terms of fame, fortune, and aural pleasure.

jekyL can be found on MySpace, along with their 5-song catalog.

"Metal Band of the Week" is a weekly series, published on weekends, showcasing metal bands that get less attention than they deserve.
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