“Drama Of Ages”
James
Evans – Bass
Gary Holtzman – Drums
Jon Noble – Guitar
John Berry – Guitar
Chaz Bond - Vocals
The
four original members of Jacobs Dream have returned
with their latest release Drama of the Ages. James
Evans on bass, Gary Holtzman on Drums, Jon Noble and
John Berry on guitar along with new vocalist Chaz
Bond. Combining a wide array of musical influences
from classical to NWOBHM, melodic death metal, Jacobs
Dream have molded a strong new sound in the power
/ epic metal vein. Not attempting to recycle the past
but rather to keep a tradition of true metal in a
new millennia Look for the new CD to be released in
the spring of 05.
Columbus Ohio's Jacobs Dream had become world renowned
contenders to the Metal throne in the ever expanding
metal underground, even before releasing their self-
titled debut. Formed in late 1994 as Iron Angel, the
band spent a good portion of three years fine-tuning
their classically fused power metal to perfection.
After the standard name change (there was another
Iron Angel), the band released their first demo in
1998 to overwhelming critical praise both here in
the United States and abroad. Selling more than 3000
copies of their demo on CD, an underground bidding
war ensued with all of Metal's big guns circling the
wagons. It was Metal Blade who won the derby.
Jacobs Dream released their first self-titled CD on
Metal Blade Records in January of 2000 and then followed
it with the release of Theater of War in 2001 and
the response was immediate. The critical praise was
overwhelming. Yes, the arena of power metal had room
for another serious contender.
The new songs are rhythm extravaganzas filled with
intelligent lyrics and exciting lead guitar riffs,
enveloped in a high-energy format guaranteed to please
even the most discriminating metal enthusiast. Yes,
they have done it again.
Discography:
Self Titled – 2000 – Metal Blade Records
Theater of War – 2001 – Metal Blade Records
Drama Of Ages – May 3rd 2005 - Metal Blade Records