Riveting Truth is a 2-piece Groove Metal band from Ontario, Canada that formed back in 2017 by vocalist/guitarist-Dave Bentley & bassist-Andrew Rudd. Both Dave & Andrew are seasoned musicians having formerly played in a Metal Groove oriented band called LEGACY back in 1996. After so many years, Riveting Truth's sound still draws from the efforts and sounds of their earlier days.
The doubled-edged concept of the band's name is that Jesus Christ is the riveting truth that can fasten the gospel to our heart, soul and mind. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through me."
No one comes to the Father except through me."
Not long after Riveting Truth's conception, both Dave & Andrew contacted a couple of well known guitarists Dennis Cameron(Angelica) & Rex Carroll(Whitecross) to add some solos to their project. After Dave & Andrew had brought on both Cameron & Carroll, they decided to take things even further. It was at that time that they contacted Canadian drummer-Chris McNeil of the 80's Grammy Award-nominated Rock band Glass Tiger. Chris McNeil promptly came on board to handle all of the band's percussion needs and completed the band's roster.
With a full line-up, the band stepped into the studios to begin work on their debut recording.
In 2020 Riveting Truth marched onto the Metal scene with the release of their debut self-titled 4-track EP on Roxx Records. The band's EP was recorded & mixed by Steve McPhail at Melody Man Studios. The album's layout & design was handled by Scott Waters at No Life Til Metal. With this first release, the band has made their mark on the Christian Metal scene. This 2020 offering features edgy vocals by Dave Bentley, groovy bass lines from Andrew Rudd, tasty guitar licks from the string section-(Bentley, Cameron, Carroll), and relentless drum lines by Chris McNeil.
With the release of their EP recording, Riveting Truth is proving to be some what of a super-group with a roster comprised of vocalist/guitarist-Dave Bentley(Legacy), bassist-Andrew Rudd(Legacy), guitarist-Dennis Cameron(Angelica), Rex Carroll(Whitecross/King James), and drummer-Chris McNeil(Glass Tiger).
The track-list for this 2020 EP includes 1.The Prison (featuring Dennis Cameron) 2.Stand Trial (featuring Rex Carroll) 3.Skeletons In The Closet 4.Give Up The Ghost.
With the release of their EP recording, Riveting Truth is proving to be some what of a super-group with a roster comprised of vocalist/guitarist-Dave Bentley(Legacy), bassist-Andrew Rudd(Legacy), guitarist-Dennis Cameron(Angelica), Rex Carroll(Whitecross/King James), and drummer-Chris McNeil(Glass Tiger).
The track-list for this 2020 EP includes 1.The Prison (featuring Dennis Cameron) 2.Stand Trial (featuring Rex Carroll) 3.Skeletons In The Closet 4.Give Up The Ghost.
Lyrics are thought provoking as one can see in the following excerpts:
"The Prison"
Be careful little eyes what you see, what you see
Be careful little lies that you speak, that you speak
Be careful mind what you believe
There's a Father above looking down in love
A dead set heart can't be infected when rooted deep into the Truth
Walk through the flames of fire, but they won't touch you
When vices that tempt us are driving us senseless
With relentless waves of doubt, anticipate
Our escape that pulls out before we drown
"Stand Trial"
No man knows the hour, minute, second or the day
Always keep on watch, the alarm clock's tickin' away
In the end we'll find out who'll be counted with the few
Or feel the fate of ruin like Judas swinging from a noose
From vilified to justified, it sanctifies our souls
To awaken to the Truth inside and realize we all...
Stand Trial, Stand Trial
"Skeletons In The Closet"
Bones piled high, in the closet of my mind
Concealed them within, so you won't find
Skeletons hide behind that door
I hold them back from spilling to the floor
Slave to my vice, that devil I know
The darker it gets the deeper I go
Fanned the flame and felt the burn
Stole my innocence, scars were earned
Lust of the flesh offers to deliver
But thrills will fade and highs that wither
What is reaped after the gain?
Guilt, Regret, and Pain...
"Give Up The Ghost"
39 lashes and a crown of thorns He adorned all for my sake
That's what He bore all before drawing in His last breath
Putting death to death, unlawfully condemned
Pitiful, bearing all the ridicule beaten to unrecognition
Declaring the mission complete, a feat the likes of which
The world had never known before He...
Give up the Ghost (Give up the Ghost)
Be careful little eyes what you see, what you see
Be careful little lies that you speak, that you speak
Be careful mind what you believe
There's a Father above looking down in love
A dead set heart can't be infected when rooted deep into the Truth
Walk through the flames of fire, but they won't touch you
When vices that tempt us are driving us senseless
With relentless waves of doubt, anticipate
Our escape that pulls out before we drown
"Stand Trial"
No man knows the hour, minute, second or the day
Always keep on watch, the alarm clock's tickin' away
In the end we'll find out who'll be counted with the few
Or feel the fate of ruin like Judas swinging from a noose
From vilified to justified, it sanctifies our souls
To awaken to the Truth inside and realize we all...
Stand Trial, Stand Trial
"Skeletons In The Closet"
Bones piled high, in the closet of my mind
Concealed them within, so you won't find
Skeletons hide behind that door
I hold them back from spilling to the floor
Slave to my vice, that devil I know
The darker it gets the deeper I go
Fanned the flame and felt the burn
Stole my innocence, scars were earned
Lust of the flesh offers to deliver
But thrills will fade and highs that wither
What is reaped after the gain?
Guilt, Regret, and Pain...
"Give Up The Ghost"
39 lashes and a crown of thorns He adorned all for my sake
That's what He bore all before drawing in His last breath
Putting death to death, unlawfully condemned
Pitiful, bearing all the ridicule beaten to unrecognition
Declaring the mission complete, a feat the likes of which
The world had never known before He...
Give up the Ghost (Give up the Ghost)
Riveting Truth has delivered up a solid first offering. Unfortunately, with such a small 4-track recording, the band has served up just a petit appetizer and left this listener hungry for more. Hopefully with their follow-up release we will see a complete 3-course meal that will leave the listener satisfied as they walk away from the table! Help support the band and Metal music by picking up your copy of Riveting Truth's self-titled album today!
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Musicians:
Dave Bentley(Legacy) - Lead Vocals, Rhythm & Lead Guitars
Andrew Rudd(Legacy) - 4 & 12 String Bass Guitars
Guest Musicians:
Dennis Cameron(Angelica) - Guitar Solo on "The Prison"
Rex Carroll(Whitecross/King James) - Guitar Solo on "Stand Trial"
Chris McNeil(Glass Tiger) - Drums
Dave Bentley(Legacy) - Lead Vocals, Rhythm & Lead Guitars
Andrew Rudd(Legacy) - 4 & 12 String Bass Guitars
Guest Musicians:
Dennis Cameron(Angelica) - Guitar Solo on "The Prison"
Rex Carroll(Whitecross/King James) - Guitar Solo on "Stand Trial"
Chris McNeil(Glass Tiger) - Drums