Dead Eyes Can See

Crimson Ghost

Web: http://www.crimson-ghosts.de

Crimson Ghost began around 2001. Four musicians from Cologne came together to form a cover band paying tribute to The Misfits. As time progressed they evolved their own unique style and became a dark horror punk band, mixing traditional horror riffs with metal, heavy rock and superb vocals. They achieved quite some measure of success with their first albums Leaving the Tomb and Carpe Mortem.

Their latest release Dead Eyes Can See is a real winner, combining a high speed take no prisoners sound combined with some absolutely superb ballads and melodies, not to mention the superior vocals and dark lyrics.

There are thirteen tracks on the album and they are all memorable, thinking through just some of them I am impressed with the power of the sound and the quality of the musicianship. Invade, for example, is a war like call to arms with all the blood curdling sounds of a true anthem, while Bloodred is a more traditional hard rock metal vampire track with some nice vocals and a great melody. Nightbreed is another superbly melodic track with a great sound, it stays around long after you hear it and features some great vocals and a catchy sound, while To Hunt You Down has a great punk sound and is very edgy and has a bite to it. Armagetron is a more traditional heavy metal even thrash track, while Forsaken is a superb dirge like traditional rock ballad.

This is a great album offering a powerful exploration of horror, punk and rock, Crimson Ghost move effortless through different styles of music, crossing boundaries and creating new sounds along the way. From melodic rock to metal, punk to ballads, they are all here. This is an accomplished album with a great sound, interesting lyrics, great vocals and a rip roaring sense of style !

Always remember - Dead eyes can see....you.