Rootwater

[Harvester]

I totally dig these guys. The new disc "Visionism" is quite the ass-kicker. I defy you to not bang thy head around the 2:45 mark.



http://www.myspace.com/rootwater

 

[Cheiron]

You lose me on this one Glenn. They sound like cheapened generic versions of better bands in this style. I don't know. I checked out a couple songs on their myspace and none of them seemed to have a memorable riff, nor vocal melody.

 

[Harvester]

You lose me on this one Glenn. They sound like cheapened generic versions of better bands in this style. I don't know. I checked out a couple songs on their myspace and none of them seemed to have a memorable riff, nor vocal melody.

That's ok. I shake my head at a few of your posts over at PM:X as well.

Btw, they only have two songs from the new disc up on the myspace. I'm not a fan of the first disc that much to be honest. However, if you don't like the riffing on that video, I'd say you should move along...

 

[Claus / Intromental]

They sound like cheapened generic versions of better bands in this style.

What style would that be???

I hear some old school Biohazard in there, some modern groovy thrash, some melancholic clean stuff and a bit of power metal. To me it doesn't sound like they belong to any specific style.

c.

 

[edgeofthorns]

I hear some old school Biohazard in there, some modern groovy thrash, some melancholic clean stuff and a bit of power metal. To me it doesn't sound like they belong to any specific style.

c.

I agree. It sounds like a cool mix of stuff to me.

~Brian~

 

[Cheiron]

I hear a mix of Skindred, Drowning Pool and the non progressive parts of newer Amorphis. Yeah so not a specific genre, but a certain sound. Relistening, I think after the 2:45 mark I get into it, which I didn't even get to before as I didn't like the fist minute and a half. But yeah Living in the Cage I listened to fully and I felt that it was generic. My head also reflects on Disturbed and Korn. I probably spoke too soon and harshly though. There's some parts here I like. I think its the harder sound of them I find... as lesser forms.

 

[mëtålspëd]

I also hear bits and pieces from other bands, but this doesn't do much of anything for me.

 

[Locust0311]

Its weird... the song vacillates between cool and dull throughout to me. Dunno that I've ever heard something that bipolar .

 

[J. Golden]

It certainly does have a small bit of a NYHC sound in it. Not bad but is it hooky enough?
Think these guy certainly pulled some 90s influences. Still it could easily slip into that Drowning Pool area. Not saying that is bad, someone likes that stuff.

 

[Jasonic]

Yep, very 90's indeed, in both look and sound.
Not bad, just not for me.
These guys prolly would have made it big with the Ozzfest crowd a while back.
Are these guys on a major label?

Some of the sampling / keys remind me of modern era In Flames.

 

[Cheiron]

Yep, very 90's indeed, in both look and sound.
Not bad, just not for me.
These guys prolly would have made it big with the Ozzfest crowd a while back.
Are these guys on a major label?

Some of the sampling / keys remind me of modern era In Flames.

They are on Mystic Production in Poland, which is the same label Riverside is on in Poland.

 

[DreamNeonBlack]

Singer wants to be Jon Davis in the worst way.

Overall, it isn't bad but I can't figure out what is holding it back from being great. But I just don't find it great.

 

[Jasonic]

I think what's holding it back is what a lot here have been saying.
They need to better define their scope.
A little TOO much going on.

Metal fans will say it is too nu or metalcore.
Some nu fans will say it isn't nu or trendy sounding enough.

I dunno. There is some talent here, but just too much going on in terms of style for one song.

 

[Dolamite S. Biffle]

I hear nu metal and i disapprove, but to each hisown

 

[Harvester]

but just too much going on in terms of style for one song.

And that's what I like! That may even be considered...dare I say it.. "progressive" in a sense.

 

[Jasonic]

And that's what I like! That may even be considered...dare I say it.. "progressive" in a sense.

We'll have to agree to disagree then, which is fine.

Based on what I am hearing and your assessment, you would almost have to call newer IN FLAMES progressive then.........

 

[mel_progson]

I find the name of this band amusing considering what 'root' means in Australian slang.

 

[Jasonic]

I find the name of this band amusing considering what 'root' means in Australian slang.

I had to google it, though not sure I get what Rootwater would mean still....

 

[NobleKnight]

Yah 1:40 to 2:40 is sweet (if it wasn't Glenn, I would have shut this off before then as hardcore is not much my thing). Definitely some elements of progressive metal if you ask me. But, I used to love some Biohazard back around Punishment Due. I still remember those guys getting all riled up standing around outside the venue at Milwaukee Metalfest because apparently David Vincent (from Morbid Angel, headlining) had a confederate flag on his coat or something.

 

[NobleKnight]

Yah 1:40 to 2:40 is sweet (if it wasn't Glenn, I would have shut this off before then as hardcore is not much my thing). Definitely some elements of progressive metal if you ask me. But, I used to love some Biohazard back around Punishment Due. I still remember those guys getting all riled up standing around outside the venue at Milwaukee Metalfest because apparently David Vincent (from Morbid Angel, headlining) had a confederate flag on his coat or something.