BlindSeven is a Metal band that formed in Phoenix AZ back in 2001 by core members Richie Z(Vocals), TK Mount(Guitars), & Chris Zilar(Drums). BlindSeven has gone through various member changes but the core has always remained the same. In describing the band's sound, what we find is a strong Dream Theater connection not only in the Vocals but in the arrangements as well with there progressive nature.
BlindSeven states the following as their moto:
"We are here to use our gifts for God,
He gave them to all of us and we use them to honor Him.
He is life."
"We are here to use our gifts for God,
He gave them to all of us and we use them to honor Him.
He is life."
In 2004, BlindSeven stepped onto the Metal scene with the release of their independent debut album titled 'Incisions'. BlindSeven seems to be an underrated band not having garnered much recognition in the christian Metal realm. However, with such a solid debut release, this band has captured and deserves our attention. I can easily see those who are into Classic Metal or even more modern Metal offerings finding plenty to like here with this release. This is a solid project with thought provoking lyrics, guitar solos, and Progressive attitude to say the least.
Vocalist Richie Z sounds somewhat similar to frontman James LaBrie(Dream Theater) but then there are moments when his delivery takes on a heavier more gritty tone which draws to mind Dave Mustaine(Megadeth). As one listens to Richie Z's Vocals, coupled with the arrangements, one is transported back in time to the 80's & early 90's.
TK Mount is the band's shredder who delivers with control and passion as he tears up the fret board. Mount shows his expertise by giving us plenty of varying styles coupled with control which helps keep things interesting.
Chris Zilar is the band's time keeper behind the kit where he delivers up some interesting drum lines and time changes.
BlindSeven's lyrics are thought provoking being both evangelical
and full of prophetic warnings as one can see in the following lyric:
and full of prophetic warnings as one can see in the following lyric:
"Seven Years"
Seeing lives being lifted then torn from within
The clock it read 2:10 PM
All the people alive all the one’s who died
Rose up to meet Jesus in the sky
Seven years
In the world all the leaders all of them men telling man “You must try now”
He’s a liar his eyes tell another story
So now as they bow down to their master’s plan
666 on their foreheads stamped
They all are gone the ones with Christ
Seven years until the end
7 Years
Revelation 20:7-10
7When the thousand years are over, Satan will be released from his prison 8and will go out to deceive the nations in the four corners of the earth—Gog and Magog—and to gather them for battle. In number they are like the sand on the seashore. 9They marched across the breadth of the earth and surrounded the camp of God’s people, the city he loves. But fire came down from heaven and devoured them. 10And the devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of burning sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet had been thrown. There they will be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
But still the evil inside did flow until the millennium
Then GOD did reign in all HIS glory
This has all been told for some thousand years still we refuse to listen
If all the people alive and all the ones who died disappear
Look into the sky No surprise
Seven Years
I tried to make a difference
I told you so many times
If I could leave you somethin'
It's that we ain't got much time
Seeing lives being lifted then torn from within
The clock it read 2:10 PM
All the people alive all the one’s who died
Rose up to meet Jesus in the sky
Seven years
In the world all the leaders all of them men telling man “You must try now”
He’s a liar his eyes tell another story
So now as they bow down to their master’s plan
666 on their foreheads stamped
They all are gone the ones with Christ
Seven years until the end
7 Years
Revelation 20:7-10
7When the thousand years are over, Satan will be released from his prison 8and will go out to deceive the nations in the four corners of the earth—Gog and Magog—and to gather them for battle. In number they are like the sand on the seashore. 9They marched across the breadth of the earth and surrounded the camp of God’s people, the city he loves. But fire came down from heaven and devoured them. 10And the devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of burning sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet had been thrown. There they will be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
But still the evil inside did flow until the millennium
Then GOD did reign in all HIS glory
This has all been told for some thousand years still we refuse to listen
If all the people alive and all the ones who died disappear
Look into the sky No surprise
Seven Years
I tried to make a difference
I told you so many times
If I could leave you somethin'
It's that we ain't got much time
If you like all things Progressive and are into bands like 7 Days, Harmony, Majestic Vanguard, or Dream Theater then I can easily see you adding BlindSeven's 'Incisions' album to your Metal collection. One thing about Progressive bands is that with each listen, the music always sounds fresh with something new to discover that might had been hidden on previous spins. So do yourself a favor and check out this slab of Metal that BlindSeven has offered up to the Metal realm.
Musicians:
Richie Z-Vocals
TK Mount-Guitars
Chris Zilar-Drums
Richie Z-Vocals
TK Mount-Guitars
Chris Zilar-Drums