From Headbanger's Pit
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"SEVENTH OMEN is a new band from Chicago, USA and "Polarized" is their second album, following "Majestic". They play technical power/thrash metal with many changes, heavy power riffs and progressively-tinged vocals. Sometimes the music gets so technical that flirts with Dream Theater and Queensryche. Their main influences though are Metallica, Megadeth and Flotsam and Jetsam. The thrashy rhythms and the melodic breaks catch the listener's attention from the beginning to the end. There are no bad songs in this album. The production is good although there are some imperfections which will be corrected since the band plans to re-mix and re-master the album. Songs like "Robotica", "Hate Breeds...", "...Fear Feeds" and "A Gentle Breeze" will satisfy even the most demanding listener. I really can't understand why bands like Seventh Omen have a hard time finding a good contract since they are a lot better than many signed bands. But then again record labels are always after the money, right? No place for quality in the music industry."
TOTAL SCORE: 8
From http://metal-guide.com
"If you're into American Power Metal then you must check the URL below. But first be informed; This is the second album from this Illinois band. Their sound can be defined as a mixture of MEGADETH, NEVERMORE and DREAM THEATER yet original the same time. With excellent riffs and vocals and a killing rhythm section is a real pleasure for sore ears. Powerful yet melodic with some speedy explosions here and there, their music simply reveals a world class band. Major labels should have taken a look at them years ago since SEVENTH OMEN is out there 12 years (since 1988)!!. The cover art is very good and their lyrics are interesting too. What more can I say. "A gentle Breeze", "Vultures at the window" and "Hate breeds" are the best tracks but here you have a whole hour of quality Metal. Visit them immediately at www.seventhomen.com." 7/10 8/10
From http://www.rockreunion.de
Seventh Omen is back with their best effort yet, "Polarized." As with their
previous disc, you can expect first class power, speed, solos, dual guitar
attack and damn tight foundation of bass and drums. But "Polarized" is
so much more than Seventh Omen has ever been. What you find here is a very
mature disc. Let's start with the guitars. Clay and Damon really deliver a
pummeling of melodic riffs that can stop on a dime, then crush your nuts (or
tits) into a mangled disaster of flesh. To top that off, the guitars
maintain a true sense of "metal" while pushing the envelope. The solos and
leads flow extremely well with the music on the new disc. Trade-offs rule.
Next, the vocals (Clay) are truly what help make Seventh Omen who they are.
Clay does not deliver the vox in any manner than I can compare to anyone
else. The singing is truly unique, and that is what is cool. He's powerful
throughout, and is careful not to drown the music; he compliments it in
every way. I will say this, however, I do hear vintage Mustaine on
Polarized, from time to time... So let's move onto the bass and drums.
I'll get it out of the way right now - the snare sound is a tad thin. But
realize that this is self-produced/recorded/mixed, and for that the drums
sound awesome! Bob (drums) and Dave (bass) are quite a team. You will not
hear any bass thumping out of time or silly unnecessary drum fills. The
only thing I would change in the mix is to turn up the drums (just a
little). So what does this all mean? Well, Polarized is a kick ass disc.
They've spent years melding their individual talents to become a band. What
they'd achieved thus far is a killer band. If you want progressive-tinged
speed/power metal of high caliber, then get Polarized. You will not be
disappointed.
Ralf Walter