Central Power is a 3-piece Heavy Metal band from Maryville, TN that formed back in 2013 by Andy & Collin Carter. Both Andy and Collin started the band as a way for them to enjoy doing something together as Father and Son. It was also a way for Collin, at a young age, to develop his vocals and become active in music. Andy is a multi-instrumentalist handling guitars, keyboards, & bass while his son Collin is the group's point man taking front and center behind the mic. The band's moniker was chosen with the idea of publicly displaying that Yahweh(YHWH) is sovereign over of all things being the Central Power of the Universe.
Shortly after their conception, the duo father & son team got to work on material for a debut album. One year later, Central Power released their 2014 full-length self-titled debut recording. After their debut release, the band stepped back into the studio to begin work on material for a second album. Two years later, the band followed-up with the release of their 2016 full-length sophomore album titled 'Face The Fallen'. In 2017 Andy & Collin contacted percussionist-Daniel Barrios to play drums for the band and he quickly joined the line-up turning the group into a 3-piece outfit. With Daniel now on the team, the band began working on a 3rd recording. In 2018 Central Power released their third full-length album titled 'The Chronicles of Time'. After the release of 'Chronicles of Time', the band showed no signs of stopping and in September of 2019 they began writing songs and material for an entirely new project.
Shortly after their conception, the duo father & son team got to work on material for a debut album. One year later, Central Power released their 2014 full-length self-titled debut recording. After their debut release, the band stepped back into the studio to begin work on material for a second album. Two years later, the band followed-up with the release of their 2016 full-length sophomore album titled 'Face The Fallen'. In 2017 Andy & Collin contacted percussionist-Daniel Barrios to play drums for the band and he quickly joined the line-up turning the group into a 3-piece outfit. With Daniel now on the team, the band began working on a 3rd recording. In 2018 Central Power released their third full-length album titled 'The Chronicles of Time'. After the release of 'Chronicles of Time', the band showed no signs of stopping and in September of 2019 they began writing songs and material for an entirely new project.
In 2021 Central Power released their fourth full-length studio project appropriately titled 'Antediluvian' on an indie label. 'Antediluvian' was independently produced by the band members of Central Power - Collin Carter, Andy Carter, & Daniel Barrios. When it comes to production, all guitars, vocals, keys, and bass parts were recorded at Andy Carter's home studio while all drums were recorded at Daniel Barrios' personal home studio. The recordings were then mixed and mastered by Andy Carter at his personal home studio. The album's cover art was done in-house by the band's very own - Daniel Barrios. The album's title - 'Antediluvian' simply means the time before the flood. 'Antediluvian' is a concept album with all the song's lyrics based on recurring themes from the biblical text found in Genesis 6.
With each release, Central Power's sound just keeps getting better and better. Musically, 'Antediluvian' sounds like a much more mature release for the band with tighter arrangements & more solid song structuring. With knowledge of previous releases, listeners are going to find a significant progression in each member's skill set. Collin Carter's vocals sound stronger than ever, Andy Carter's guitar play has reached new heights, and Daniel Barrios sounds better than ever behind the kit even offering up some thunderous double bass pedal action.
Some tracks that stand out on this 2021 release include track-1 "Legend of the Ancients", track-2 "Majestic Cities", track-3 "Antikythera", track-6 "Into the Void", track-8 "Land of Hope", and track-10 "Return to Babylon".
Some tracks that stand out on this 2021 release include track-1 "Legend of the Ancients", track-2 "Majestic Cities", track-3 "Antikythera", track-6 "Into the Void", track-8 "Land of Hope", and track-10 "Return to Babylon".
Without exception, the guitar section is an important position within any Rock or Metal band. This 2021 release finds Axeman-Andy Carter lighting things up with some electrifying guitar work. To deliver the Metal goods, Andy digs deep into his bag of "licks" offering everything from Power Metal to heavy Thrash play to
fretboard tapping to acoustic play to 80's & 90's style noodling to subtle Doom touches. Yes there is plenty of diversity here for all guitar enthusiasts to sink their teeth into and get excited about.
fretboard tapping to acoustic play to 80's & 90's style noodling to subtle Doom touches. Yes there is plenty of diversity here for all guitar enthusiasts to sink their teeth into and get excited about.
Lyrics are thought provoking and cover topics
about the depravity of mankind, the watchers, the giants
and the need for a cleansing which would prove to be the great flood.
about the depravity of mankind, the watchers, the giants
and the need for a cleansing which would prove to be the great flood.
"Legend of the Ancients"
Let me tell a story of that time
Before creation turned demised
When mankind ruled the world
With power from Yahweh on high...
...This tale has been forgotten
Erased in the hallows of time
The fallen brought tremendous sorrow
When darkened hearts ruled the world
"Antikythera"
(ancient technology)
Beyond all understanding
Knowledge granted from Yah
Mysteries of this world
Unknown to blinded eyes
Great is the machine
Antikythera
"The Intervention"
(Taken from Genesis 6 & The book of Enoch)
Sons of heaven ascended to earth
Driven by the lust for daughters of men
Swearing an oath to bind them regarding their crimes
Enlightenment has begun (Bringing death to all mankind)
Illuminating their minds (Innocence is now corrupt)
They taught men the knowledge of war
What they would learn would bring their demise
The watchers plan now set forth to corrupt man's code
"Going Under"
They received the warnings
Noah shared what was to come
Choosing to ignore him
They sealed their fate for everyone
"Return to Babylon"
We've come this far
Don't forget your past
Why would you turn
Back to evilness?
Rise for judgement
Stand before Yahweh of eternity
Face the fire
Tremble before the King of majesty
Let me tell a story of that time
Before creation turned demised
When mankind ruled the world
With power from Yahweh on high...
...This tale has been forgotten
Erased in the hallows of time
The fallen brought tremendous sorrow
When darkened hearts ruled the world
"Antikythera"
(ancient technology)
Beyond all understanding
Knowledge granted from Yah
Mysteries of this world
Unknown to blinded eyes
Great is the machine
Antikythera
"The Intervention"
(Taken from Genesis 6 & The book of Enoch)
Sons of heaven ascended to earth
Driven by the lust for daughters of men
Swearing an oath to bind them regarding their crimes
Enlightenment has begun (Bringing death to all mankind)
Illuminating their minds (Innocence is now corrupt)
They taught men the knowledge of war
What they would learn would bring their demise
The watchers plan now set forth to corrupt man's code
"Going Under"
They received the warnings
Noah shared what was to come
Choosing to ignore him
They sealed their fate for everyone
"Return to Babylon"
We've come this far
Don't forget your past
Why would you turn
Back to evilness?
Rise for judgement
Stand before Yahweh of eternity
Face the fire
Tremble before the King of majesty
With the release of Central Power's 'Antediluvian' album, 2021 is proving to be another strong year for Metal music. If your looking for something new and off the beaten path then look no further than Tennesee's very own - Central Power. Help support the band & Christian Metal music by picking up your copy of 'Antediluvian' today! Also, don't forget to check out the interview I had with the band.
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Musicians:
Collin Carter - Vocals
Andy Carter(Remnant, Slow Joe Crow, Jam513) - Guitars, Keyboards, Bass, & Backing Vocals
Daniel Barrios(Uraken, Seth) - Drums & Backing Vocals
Collin Carter - Vocals
Andy Carter(Remnant, Slow Joe Crow, Jam513) - Guitars, Keyboards, Bass, & Backing Vocals
Daniel Barrios(Uraken, Seth) - Drums & Backing Vocals