Unusual for a thrash group are the vocals of OEO's singer, Lucky. Not your typical thrash metal vocals where there's only one sound (generally one tone demonic screaming), Lucky uses inflection and a variety of vocal range, doing what a good singer should do at least some of the time--sing!
Percussionist, Foot, is fast moving and more than keeps up with the music, not an easy feat given the rapid pace. What one wants one gets: slamming double and triple beats, clanging symbols and lusty drum rolls. Arc Angel lays on the heavy sound of bass while Brando Riordan gives the quick riffs of the true thrash grunge artist.
Ear-splitting they are not, no indeed, as there is obviously a lot of thought that went into the making of the music. "Fascial Lacerations/Morphine" starts off slow with eerie vocals and then blasts into a heavy chorus and full on screaming, along with car wrecking type sounds and breaking glass. "Soul" begins with riffs hard rock riffs as soon as the lightening speed percussion, insane guitar and demon ghoul screams kick in.
One Eye Open is for the thrash metal fan and anyone else who wants a faster change of pace. Whether feeling frisky, deliriously happy, full of rage or just plain aggressive, OEO definitely hits that M-spot (metal-spot) and is a great group to see live. Warning: fits of moshing are to be expected!
To hear OEO for yourself, go to http://www.myspace.com/oeo666
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