"Comprised of four extremely talented musicians,
Seventh Omen is true "metal" in every sense of the word: crisp, clear and
complex guitar arrangements, progressively tinged vocal soars mixed with
rough-edged howls, intricate melodic breaks, thrashy rhythms, and hard
driving drum palpitations. With spit-fire intensity and unbelievable
precision, duel guitarists Clay Yoksas (also the vocalist) and Damon
Bernklau propel each song with their fiery leads, while the rhythm section
of bassist David Alsing and drummer Bob Behnke provide a sturdy backdrop for
their wailing grooves. With influences ranging from Metallica and Megadeth
to Queensryche and Dream Theater, Seventh Omen pours out the perfect
high-tech mix of classical thrash and expansive progressive metal.
In a time when true metal is constantly being pushed under the
bed to rot and die...it's refreshing to hear such melodic aggression and
volatile energy done in pure, no-holds-barred metal fashion with
absolutely no regard for current trends."
Jenni Glenn-CMJ
"Those alternative indie rock types think that they have corner
on the DYI (do it yourself) market, but with an impressive 34 adds this week,
SEVENTH OMEN show on their first nationally distributed release...
that they can have an impact from the grass-roots
level as well... they combine the technical aspects of Dream Theater and
Queensryche with the intricate speed-metal of Megadeth. This Chicago-based
four piece pride themselves on walking the fine line between powerful and
melodic, skilled and approachable. If you are nostalgic for the furious
picking and clean meticulous care poured into metallic musical arrangements,
rather than the slacker brank of rock, then Majestic will be a good omen for
you."
Holly McKormick-The Hard Report
"These guys have been kicking around the local scene for
quite a few years, brandishing a form of metal that has gained them
notoriety both locally and internationally. After releasing a series of
cassette-only EPs, Majestic marks the band's first full length
release on CD. Seventh Omen whips up a mixture of heavy and classic metal
along with a bit of pop, thrash, and a tinge of industrial, creating a
sound that ranks them with the likes of Queensryce, Circle of Dust, and
Type-O-Negative. Seventh Omen successfully translates accounts of mystic
realms, political injustices, and government cover-ups. They're a band brave
enough to tackle the mythos of "MJ-12"... Seventh Omen reveals all this
and more through powerful music - music that is exquisitely played,
extraordinarily written, and melodically sung. Seventh Omen may one day have
their fingers wrapped around the world as well, especially if they continue
to spew forth such powerful offerings as Majestic."
P.J. Baio
"The guys in Seventh Omen stick to their guns. The band is
made up of Chicago-area musicians... all of which are very competent. The
guitar playing is commendable, especially if you're as sick of the
"alternative" trend of playing messy, single-scale solos as I am. Powerful
metal is performed gracefully throughout Majestic - no grunge here.
Since I've always been a sucker for songs about alien invasions and
government coverups, the CD's opener "MJ-12" does the trick and sets the
pace for the musical adventures that construct the album. There's not a bad
song on the disc, but my personal favorites are "The Fall of Mu," which has
a great guitar duel between Bernklau and Yoksas, and "Blind," a beautiful
acoustic-dominated song that shows these guys can write good songs at any
speed or volume. I recommend this CD to all metal fans (I know you're still
out there), especially if you're into music with intricate, but not
over-long, instrumentations."
Jamie Sarno