Repentance is a new band put together by a Chicago metal veteran Shaun Glass. Joining Glass is a former Stuck Mojo vocalist, Robby J. Fonts. This is a really powerful outfit that simply delivers the goods. If you listen hard enough, you’ll spot some traces of the former bands, but generally speaking this is a brand-new venture for everyone.
God for a Day feels very fresh. Solid riffing, melodic tunes, plenty of catchy hooks, and great lead work. Glass’s guitar tone always reminds me of that classic Swedish death metal from the 90s, only far more modern and polished. At The Gates comes to mind, but that’s where that comparison ends. It’s a great tone, I’ve been enjoying it in his previous bands as well. There is certainly a signature as to how he plays and sounds.
Fonts fits the music perfectly. His vocals dominate each track, and he sounds deadly but completely audible. The tone of his vocals truly qualifies as another instrument trying to balance the music. It is a good mix, and I can tell a lot of thought went into putting this band together and writing the material.
Markus Johansson is a very melodic lead player, and a great match for Glass’s unstoppable riffing. Mike Sylvester and Kanky Lora complete the band as the rhythm section. All very solid, well-rehearsed, and super tight. It’s hard to believe this is a new band, but the experience pouring out of the speakers is undeniable.
The album is fairly short, only 9 tracks that add up to 32 minutes, but there is no need for more. Repentance makes a solid statement and leaves the listener begging for more. The songs are well structured with plenty of mood swings, well-paced and flowing. It’s a great debut and it keeps you wondering what else does Repentance have up their sleeves? And as for this writer, I can’t wait to hear it. Raging metal from a new Chicago band!
Mark Kadzielawa
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