Chaotic Resemblance is a three-piece Heavy Metal band from Oklahoma and is the brainchild of vocalist-Travis McConnell. Travis formed the band back in 2006 with a strong desire to reach the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Chaotic Resemblance plays Heavy Metal in the veins of Skid Row yet with a relevant modern day flare. The band takes the idea for their moniker from Isaiah 40:18 "To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye compare unto him?" band: "Without Him we are nothing more than a "Chaotic Resemblance" of His perfection!"
Over the years, the band has been active in sharing the light of Christ and has now chalked up a number of releases to their credit. In 2012 the band stepped onto the music scene with the release of their self-titled EP 'Chaotic Resemblance'. In 2013 they followed up with the release of a second EP titled 'Battle Lines'. Then in the summer of 2014, the band brought on Oz Fox(Stryper). Oz lent his services as producer & lead guitarist on the band's full-length debut album titled 'Get The Hell Out'. After the release of their debut, the band showed no signs of slowing down when they released their sophomore full-length 2018 album titled 'Covenant'. The album was produced by both Oz Fox(Stryper) and Josiah Prince(Disciple). 'Covenant' captured the attention of the Metal community and received rave reviews from around the world.
In 2022 Chaotic Resemblance released their 3rd full-length studio album simply titled 'Nazarites' on an indie label. For their latest release, the band worked with well known Christian Rock musicians/producers Josiah Prince(Disciple) & Andrew Stanton(Disciple) on the production of the album. Josiah & Andrew are longtime friend with frontman-Travis McConnell allowing them all to mesh well on this project. Chaotic Resemblance comes out swinging with their 3rd full-length recording which proves to be their heaviest album to date. The band just keeps getting better and better along with their production so props to Josiah Prince, Andrew Stanton, and the band for their hard work in making this a successful project. With this recording being produced by Disciple's very own Andrew Stanton & Josiah Prince, it's no wonder that it takes on a slurry mix of old school-'Skid Row' meets new school/modern day-'Disciple' flavorings in their arrangements.
The track-list for 'Nazarites' includes 1.Wrath Of The Lamb 2.Driven 3.Passover Prophecy 4.Quick And The Dead 5.The Nazarite 6. Altar 7. Hosanna 8.Fairest Jesus 9. Surrender 10. Unto The Lamb
The track-list for 'Nazarites' includes 1.Wrath Of The Lamb 2.Driven 3.Passover Prophecy 4.Quick And The Dead 5.The Nazarite 6. Altar 7. Hosanna 8.Fairest Jesus 9. Surrender 10. Unto The Lamb
Some track that stand out here include track-1 "Wrath Of The Lamb", track-3 "Passover Prophecy", track-4 "Quick And The Dead", track-5 "The Nazarite", track-6 "The Altar", track-7 "Hosanna", track-8 "Fairest Jesus",
track-9 "Surrender", track-10 “Unto the Lamb”. Ok! That's almost all the tracks on the album which shows what caliber the band is playing at here on this latest release.
track-9 "Surrender", track-10 “Unto the Lamb”. Ok! That's almost all the tracks on the album which shows what caliber the band is playing at here on this latest release.
This 'Nazarites' album finds frontman-Travis McConnell delivering up his strongest performance to date from beginning to end. After having listened to the album, one can easily perceive that lead vocalist-Travis McConnell has pushed himself to a new level. Travis is also found singing with a little more grit than on previous projects. His vocals still quiver at moments but it's notably less here than on other releases. However, it's quite possible that this is just one of his trademark elements that helps distinguish him from other vocalists. Travis McConnell garners a little help on track-10 “Unto the Lamb” which features some additional vocals by frontman-Michael Sweet(Stryper).
The shred is managed by guitarist-L.A. Ellis who serves up a feast of differing guitar styles. L.A.'s guitar work moves in and out from 80's shred to heavy Thrash to Grunge to Punk to Southern Rock styles to acoustic to even some Doomy guitars on "Wrath Of The Lamb". L.A. Ellis garners some additional help by Stryper's finest guitarist-Oz Fox on track-10 “Unto the Lamb” where the guitars move into Speed Metal territory.
Lyrics are thought provoking and unashamedly
Christ centered as one can see in the following excerpts:
Christ centered as one can see in the following excerpts:
"Wrath of the Lamb"
Rod of iron
Eyes of fire burning through
Hide us from the wrath of the Lamb
Hide us hide us from the wrath of the Lamb
This is a call to repentance
Lay down your rights to resistance
I’m not here to judge you
I’m here to love you
But one day He’ll judge you so I can’t keep quiet
This is the line in the sand
Revival will shake the land
Burning is the flame of first loves fire your Gods desire
"Driven"
I won’t be afraid the light still shines through the darkest haze
I’m the sheep and You’re the shepherded
You’re my rock and I’m your treasure
I’m Driven I’m living by the fear of the Lord
I’m living I’m driven by the fear of the Lord
Compelled travail by the fear of the lord
Expel all hell by the fear of the Lord
"Passover Prophecy"
Unbroken bones
Passover prophecy
How the Lamb would die for me
Unshackled souls bought out of slavery
You came to set the captive free
Saved a wretch like me
The arm of the Lord is not short to reclaim
And we will proclaim
Jesus our Passover Lamb that was slain
"Quick And The Dead"
The night is far spent
It’s the dawn of the day
When every saint will rise
And the wicked will pay
To the soul that sins
Death is the wage
But the blood bought Church will be carried away
The end of all is at hand
Be ye sober my friend
Are you baptized in red
The King is ready to judge
The quick and the dead
"The Nazarite"
He gave his back to the strikers cat of nine
They ripped the beard from the face of Adonai
The blood that He shed
Has purchased His bride
And we won’t recant
No comprise
No compromise no compromise
We are your Nazarites
No compromise we’re set apart
We live our lives with burning hearts
"Altar"
Lift the name high
And the walls come down
He will be enthroned
Where the praise is found
Brighter than the sun
Mightier than the wind
This everlasting love story will never end
One day the trump of God will sound
Where will you be found
"Hosanna"
How deep do the stripes need to be
How much blood can the son of God bleed
No one takes my life from me
I lay it down willingly
I am the resurrection and the life
He who believes in me will never die
Rod of iron
Eyes of fire burning through
Hide us from the wrath of the Lamb
Hide us hide us from the wrath of the Lamb
This is a call to repentance
Lay down your rights to resistance
I’m not here to judge you
I’m here to love you
But one day He’ll judge you so I can’t keep quiet
This is the line in the sand
Revival will shake the land
Burning is the flame of first loves fire your Gods desire
"Driven"
I won’t be afraid the light still shines through the darkest haze
I’m the sheep and You’re the shepherded
You’re my rock and I’m your treasure
I’m Driven I’m living by the fear of the Lord
I’m living I’m driven by the fear of the Lord
Compelled travail by the fear of the lord
Expel all hell by the fear of the Lord
"Passover Prophecy"
Unbroken bones
Passover prophecy
How the Lamb would die for me
Unshackled souls bought out of slavery
You came to set the captive free
Saved a wretch like me
The arm of the Lord is not short to reclaim
And we will proclaim
Jesus our Passover Lamb that was slain
"Quick And The Dead"
The night is far spent
It’s the dawn of the day
When every saint will rise
And the wicked will pay
To the soul that sins
Death is the wage
But the blood bought Church will be carried away
The end of all is at hand
Be ye sober my friend
Are you baptized in red
The King is ready to judge
The quick and the dead
"The Nazarite"
He gave his back to the strikers cat of nine
They ripped the beard from the face of Adonai
The blood that He shed
Has purchased His bride
And we won’t recant
No comprise
No compromise no compromise
We are your Nazarites
No compromise we’re set apart
We live our lives with burning hearts
"Altar"
Lift the name high
And the walls come down
He will be enthroned
Where the praise is found
Brighter than the sun
Mightier than the wind
This everlasting love story will never end
One day the trump of God will sound
Where will you be found
"Hosanna"
How deep do the stripes need to be
How much blood can the son of God bleed
No one takes my life from me
I lay it down willingly
I am the resurrection and the life
He who believes in me will never die
Chaotic Resemblance is for fans of Skid Row and Disciple. If you are looking for some Heavy Metal/NuMetal/Modern Hard Rock music that stands apart from all the rest then check out this fiery band from Oklahoma. With the release of 'Nazarites' the band has showed a new level of maturity and in the process has delivered up a solid offering. Help support the band and Christian Metal music by picking up your copy of 'Nazarites' today!
Musicians:
Travis McConnell - Lead Vocals & Bass
L.A. Ellis - Guitars
John W. Jakway - Drums
Guest Musicians:
Michael Sweet(Stryper) - Additional Vocals on track-10 “Unto the Lamb”
Oz Fox(Stryper) - guitars on track-10 “Unto the Lamb”
Travis McConnell - Lead Vocals & Bass
L.A. Ellis - Guitars
John W. Jakway - Drums
Guest Musicians:
Michael Sweet(Stryper) - Additional Vocals on track-10 “Unto the Lamb”
Oz Fox(Stryper) - guitars on track-10 “Unto the Lamb”