reading the last 3 pages was really tense, haha. thanks to all of you for the comments/reviews. and to all those that participated, WOW! I hope you're all proud of your hard work. and a big thanks to dave for putting this thing together
so, here's my little review:
Alex- wtf. if you ever create a band that has compositions like this, I might just have to move to NY to be included in your project

Your vocals and singing style was ridiculously close to Alexi's. And the ending was a great touch
Mart- dude your sound was incredible, very professional sounding! awesome tone, excellent playing and great riffs.
Daniel- I didn't hear this when you first posted it, but it's a great song, like seriously speaking...I can imagine it with some real vocals over it, it'd be pretty kickass. I love your sense of humor btw.
Tim- dude I already told you this, and you know your song is really good. big deal if the recording wasn't as great as some of the others. people still know good playing when they hear it. (and to answer your question from before, I use a pod xt and cubase to record)
Jose- I can't wait till you get here to listen to this whole album

Your song was pretty hardcore! and no, I don't mean like that genre hardcore. it was just bad ass in itself

very nice playing. you're using that toneport well!
Chris and Marie- you guys really stood out here since you had such a dark feel. I kinda wish the guitar was louder in the mix, it's hard to hear marie's guitar sometimes. but the song was really cool, you guys should keep collaborating on songs.
Dave- I haven't heard that much of your playing before, but I remember that clip you posted in the cover thread once, and I know you're a great player. it shows in your song. like that riff at 1:54, that was really nice. and not to mention your solo. you also have some kickass harmonies in here! that acousticy outro was an awesome touch imo. fits the name "blacken".
Mitch- damn fool, you totally have malmsteen written all over that first part

and your lead tone is really good! I don't know why you were disappointed with it. but seriously, what's up with your playing? seems like you haven't practiced in a while....
p.s. Eli, Mart, Mitch, Dave, and Chris thanks so much for your thoughts. I sincerely appreciate it
and mitch, you know I'm kidding

Playing was absolutely flawless. not that I had to say it, but yeah
