Soulidium – Children of Chaos (Release Year – 2007)
I am not exactly sure what it is about Soulidium that I like so much. I can’t say they are breaking new ground musically. The music on Children of Chaos, is quite comparable to a lot of the metal music that is on rock radio stations today. Usually, I am not too fond of the modern approach to metal, but I am able to accept it in limited doses.
The band does have a little bit of a shock rock element going on, and I do have an affection for the whole horror element. The first time I saw a picture of singer, Michael McNight, I had to jump back for a second. Maybe its the whole vampire image, but nonetheless, it works for me. It is something different, even though the band’s sound isn’t exactly new. The band has also released a couple of videos using that creepy horror element to their advantage!
The Light
Drama
Soulidium has a sound that reminds me of a cross between Filter, Tool and Breaking
Benjamin. There are a few songs on this disc, that I have grown to like pretty well including, Trapped, The Light, Live Forever and Drama. All of these songs are radio ready. In fact, I have heard The Light on Squizz on XMRadio.
My only problem with this disc is this, some of the songs are so bass centric, they tend to run together and lose their own individual identity. A lot of newer bands are guilty of this, and Soulidium is no exception.
Nonetheless, I think Soulidium will gain a moderate level of success with this release. I am glad I checked this one out.
For More information on Soulidium, check out their myspace page here , or their website here.
Rating:
Out of 10
Track Listing:
1. Soulidification Sequence
2. Trapped
3. The Light
4. Live Forever
5. Drama
6. About You
7. Cash Kind Of Girl
8. Waiting
9. Crucify
10. Jaded Messiah
11. The Big Time
12. Slowly We Die
When I first heard this band’s name I don’t know what it was. But now when i listen to Soulidium the music is my taste and just the way i wnat my music sound lik, cool, punk, and goth. Since I’s a Gothic, Emo, Punk girl!!!! Go SOULIDIUM! U BITE!!!!!!!!!!!! Also I think Michael McKight is the coolest band leader I know….
Im getting a tattoo of the Soulidium logo on my arm. Soulidium is fucking amazing. My favorite band 30 minutes after discovering them.
I stumbled across this and looked into them. Amazing. Thanks so much for the connection. Soulidium is awesome!
what?? this band is the best ive heard in years! thanks for the turn on i just ordered the cd and a shirt!
SOulidium fucking rocks!
good mainstrem stuff
i totallllyy agreee withuu this band is awesomee and invativeee i have fellng they will e big!
I’m not a horror fan, but I kinda like the dropped frames effect on the video for “The Light.” It has a kinda Tool feel to it. The music is okay. As you say, nothing really new, but decent.