Label : Smash Down Records
Review by Tony Cannella
From the UK, the symphonic, Gothic metal band Neverstar was formed in 2009. The band released a demo in 2011 – which was well received and have now followed that up with their full-length debut “I’ll Be Waiting”. Their sound has been described as “Evanescence meets Godsmack” and they certainly have the melodic and dramatic elements of Evanescence.
Lead vocalist Vega Sims has a strong voice that at times reminds me of Mary Fahl from the 90’s avant garde outfit October Project (if you haven’t heard of them do yourselves a favor and check them out). The symphonic opening “Intro” segues into the hard charging, driving riff barrage of “Lose Control” and this proves to be a powerful opener. The groove heavy “Don’t Call” is up next and is pretty cool mid-tempo number with a lot of passion and melody. The songs on “I’ll Be Waiting” all have tremendous commercial potential. Some examples of this are: “Not Over Yet”, “Drown The Shadows” and “The Edge”.
Musically and sonically, “I’ll Be Waiting” has a lot going for it. The band is sure to draw comparisons to Evanescence but Neverstar is certainly a band that has the capability to carve their own niche both commercially and artistically.
Rating – 87/100
Tracklist
- Intro
- Lose Control
- Don’t Call
- Break Me Apart
- Not Over Yet
- Drown the Shadows
- City of Sin
- Now or Never
- A New Dawn
- The Edge
- Dry Your Tears
- I’ll Be Waiting
Line Up
- Vega Sims – Vocals
- Pietre Cronje – Guitars
- Anthony Evans – Bass
- Leigh Prout – Drums