Enduval

     Enduval is an impressive group. Starting out fast and furious with one song, or slow and entreating the next, the group has a hard metal sound that reverberates with melancholic dreaminess. "Fight the World" delivers a thrashy sound to start, then breaks into a soulful chorus, reminiscent of hard thrash band Five Finger Death Punch, while after a couple minutes into the song mix it up with almost 311 style strumming adding to the diversity of the music.

     Billy Maulings and Charles Manuel know how to rock it intensely with fluid and talented exchange as Chris Meyer's bass laces their play with a funky tone here and there, adding some variety and fullness. Their song "Wait" is a good example of that, as the vocals of Josh Krone's pleasant tenor has a yearning quality and gives a passionate projection.

     "The One to Change' carries a familiar guitar intro and chorus and sounds similar to their other songs, save for the whispers, reminding of the progressive group, Opeth, a bit in style and arrangement. Ryan Aldrege's percussion is dynamic and energetic, talented and focused; heavy one part, soft and light others, with a rocky flourish.

     As impressive as Enduval is, a bit more variety of vocal range and octave would add to the richness of the music, and encouragement is only needed in the area of keeping an original sound in the musical arrangement.This group has just about everything it needs to take them to the top in the local music arena and beyond.

     Special note to the Ugly Mug Tavern, whose fantastic sound system and above average floor size makes it all the more better!

    

     Photos taken by Arielle Beckham

 

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