Music Review for Devil’s Slingshot: Clinophobia

Music Review for Devil’s Slingshot: Clinophobia

Written By: Peter Willette

The Devil’s Slingshot is a great band. I only recently discovered this band, but I already love them. This is a metal band that no one can complain about the harsh lyrics. There are not any lyrics, but their skills make up for this lack of lyrics. This band, I believe, is best compared to Dream Theatre which I am also a huge fan of. This band is more or less a solo band. They are truly amazing for all of the soloing they do, while keeping the songs tight and really well tied together.

The skill of each individual musician is amazing. The guitars go from low to high in an instant. They also change from dueling scale based solo right back in sync flawlessly. The guitars are not too driving or distorted for the most part like in many metal bands. They tend to feel lighter and have a better flow . They do not play quite as fast as say speed metal. Most of the time when the guitars are performing solos, it really sounds like dragon force. The effects make them seem like they are in a very large concert hall. The drummer I think brings a great uniqueness to this band. Instead of playing your usual double bass way to much like most metal drummers, this drummer takes a freer approach to this music. He plays many different kind of grooves. His beats range from funk to rock to more a Latin feeling. He even knows when to completely cut out to let the solo’s really shine.

This band is really a good listener’s band. If you want to hear something different then this is it. There are no lyrics, but this allows the instrumentation to really stand out. This is music I would listen to while just chilling out. Unlike most metal it doesn’t really pump you up or make you want to fight. It’s pretty mellow for the most part. I think the lack of the lyrics and the different drumming approach really gives the band a more laid back feel. I like this band, and it seems like something good to do work, study or just chill out listening to.