Central Power
Central Power hails from Maryville, TN and formed back in 2013 by guitarist-Andy Carter and son Collin Carter who handles lead Vocals for the band. Central Power is a 4-piece outfit with strong leanings towards the 80's golden years of heavy Metal music. The group is inspired by many bands and music genres bringing to the table a unique mix of heavy guitar riffs accompanied by relentless drums, melodic vocals and timely keyboard touches. Central Power states that their band's moniker was chosen for the purpose of showing Yahweh(YHWH) is in control of all things and the Central Power of the Universe.
With three full-length albums to their credit, Central Power is by no means new on the Metal scene. In 2014 the band released their self-titled debut-'Central Power', then in 2016 they released their sophomore follow-up album-'Face The Fallen', and in 2018 the band released their third album-'The Chronicles of Time'.
With three full-length albums to their credit, Central Power is by no means new on the Metal scene. In 2014 the band released their self-titled debut-'Central Power', then in 2016 they released their sophomore follow-up album-'Face The Fallen', and in 2018 the band released their third album-'The Chronicles of Time'.
When asked what the band's purpose is - Central Power stated,
"We formed to have an outlet for music creation
and a channel to share our views on the creator's incredible
creation and all the mysteries it holds"
"We formed to have an outlet for music creation
and a channel to share our views on the creator's incredible
creation and all the mysteries it holds"
In 2018 Central Power released their 3rd full-length album smartly titled 'The Chronicles of Time'. The album was released on the Warfront Records label who has delivered up a solid quality production. The Chronicles of Time finds the band at the top of their game with enough variance in their arrangements helping to keep the attention of the listener from track to track.
Fronman-Collin Carter delivers up a strong performance for the band drawing inspiration from the 80's with soaring melodic vocals. At times, Collin's delivery even draws to mind such legends as vocalist-Rob Rock.
Guitarist-Andy Carter draws techniques from the 80's Metal scene as he brings every track to life with each riff that resonates from his menacing electric guitar.
Concerning their lyrics the band states, "The album is just a compilation of stories (some are biblical, some are not) and that is why it’s called 'The Chronicles of time.' There’s not a lot of deeper meaning or a a particular message in any of the songs." The band's lyrics take one on a tour throughout history with some tracks covering stories from the bible. The lyrics cover everything from Joan of Arc to Sodom & Gomorrah to Cain & Abel to the story of The Empire of the Sun.
Concerning their lyrics the band states, "The album is just a compilation of stories (some are biblical, some are not) and that is why it’s called 'The Chronicles of time.' There’s not a lot of deeper meaning or a a particular message in any of the songs." The band's lyrics take one on a tour throughout history with some tracks covering stories from the bible. The lyrics cover everything from Joan of Arc to Sodom & Gomorrah to Cain & Abel to the story of The Empire of the Sun.
"The Mark"
Abel died by his brother's hands
Cain would hide but Yahweh would say
What have you done this day? Murder has found its way
By his own hands, he took his life away, his brother's dead
His jealous heart, blinded by his thoughts, he went astray
What drives men to take someone's life?
Bringing death to an innocent soul
"Cities of the Plain"
Once I looked up and behold there were three men standing there
Yahweh had stopped on his way to pass his judgement upon the land
He left me a blessing and told me what he was about to do
Will you spare these cities? If I find twenty just men
If you can find twenty men righteous in those walls
My judgement will be withheld from finding them
The other men would continue to walk to the city
They went there to warn the believers of what was to come
Lot and his family were all that were found among them
In order to understand track 3-"Ghost Mason" check out the following link:
www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMN4X0_St_Marks_Episcopal_Church_Cheyenne_WY
Abel died by his brother's hands
Cain would hide but Yahweh would say
What have you done this day? Murder has found its way
By his own hands, he took his life away, his brother's dead
His jealous heart, blinded by his thoughts, he went astray
What drives men to take someone's life?
Bringing death to an innocent soul
"Cities of the Plain"
Once I looked up and behold there were three men standing there
Yahweh had stopped on his way to pass his judgement upon the land
He left me a blessing and told me what he was about to do
Will you spare these cities? If I find twenty just men
If you can find twenty men righteous in those walls
My judgement will be withheld from finding them
The other men would continue to walk to the city
They went there to warn the believers of what was to come
Lot and his family were all that were found among them
In order to understand track 3-"Ghost Mason" check out the following link:
www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMN4X0_St_Marks_Episcopal_Church_Cheyenne_WY
If you are looking for some more Metal to add to your collection then take into consideration what Central Power has offered up with their latest release 'The Chronicles of Time'. Pick up your copy of their 2018 release at any of the following links:
Musicians:
Collin Carter-Vocals
Andy Carter-Guitars, Keyboards, Bass, Backing Vocals
Bart Witek-Bass
Daniel Barrios-Drums, Backing Vocals
Collin Carter-Vocals
Andy Carter-Guitars, Keyboards, Bass, Backing Vocals
Bart Witek-Bass
Daniel Barrios-Drums, Backing Vocals