Kopecky: Blood

Blood is the new album from the brothers Kopecky, and their first on the Unicorn Digital label. Fans of the weaving and dark progressive rock that the band have been creating since 1999 will no doubt revel in the metallic mayhem that is contained on this latest CD. Containing seven tracks totalling nearly an hours worth of music, Blood churns, twists, and turns at every angle, fueled by the crunchy guitar work of Joe Kopecky and the intricate and groove laden rhythms of bassist William Kopecky and drummer Paul Kopecky.

In this trio format, Kopecky are able to conjure up metallic shards of controlled molten mayhem-I say controlled because the music never seems to lose focus one bit despite the band taking many risks within the confines of each song. Take the 11-minute "Windows", a driving rocker with shuffling riffs and tight rhythms which never seem to rest, and highlighted by William's raunchy, effects laden bass solo and brother Joe's yearning explorations. Joe is quite the tasty player, as he proves on other songs like the guitar fusion of "Eden's Flow" and the psychedelic prog leanings of the epic closer "Opium". The ability of the three brothers to create sounds of menace, as they do so well on "The Red Path" with plenty of creepy bass sounds from William and Paul tribal-like drum patterns, adds an air of mystery to the otherwise progressive metal flavored songs.

For some unconventional progressive rock that keeps you guessing at every turn, Blood sure fits the bill. Kopecky once again show that a trio can produce avant-garde, instrumental music that amazes the senses and gives plenty of oomph at the same time.

Track listing
1. Garden of Immolation (7:10)
2. Infernal Desire Machine (4:58)
3. Moontown (7:20)
4. Windows (11:21)
5. Eden's Flow (4:58)
6. The Red Path (8:43)
7. Opium (12:56)
Total Time: 57:26

Added: September 1st 2006
Reviewer: Pete Pardo
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