Search - Winter Solstice :: Fall of Rome

Damn near perfect

Greg | Bakersfield, CA United States | 05/07/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"i check the metal blade label site everyday to see if there is any new band signings. Winter solstice caught my attention. their older stuff didnt seem too promising, but when i heard one of the songs on The Fall of Rome, i was impressed. The new vocalist is much better. the breakdowns is what makes this cd so good. the techincality and different strum patterns make them different. if you like metalcore, metal with hardcore influences, hardcore with metal influences, or whatever people are calling it now a days, get this asap"

Full of promise

N. Durham | Philadelphia, PA | 06/11/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Winter Solstice is just one of the few bands out there today that is full of promise and just waiting to blow up, which is apparent on "The Fall of Rome". Featuring some dynamic guitar work and nearly death metal-esque vocals, this Virginia based "metal core" outfit has all the ingredients of being successful in the metal genre, much like Killswitch Engage has had recently. Standout tracks include the opening "Following Caligula", the title track, and "Malice in Wonderland", all of which show Winter Solstice's promise, even though the album wears thin after the first half. That in itself is the only downside of "The Fall of Rome"; it sounds more generic as it reaches the end of the disc, but the promise is still there, and Winter Solstice has the formula of being something great. All in all, "The Fall of Rome" is a worthy listen for new and old metal heads alike."

Almost perfect

Mark Z | college station, tx | 03/21/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I love these guys. I especially love their new vocalist Peter Walters. If you havnt heard what he has added to this band, then you definatly need to see them live. The vocals are good on the cd, but those Matt's. Peter adds so much more depth and skill to the vocals. Buy this album and go see them live!"