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Praise for 'Satire X'
"[C]ombines soaring vocals with some brutal metallic riffing and pounding basslines into a symphony of pure metal bliss...massive power of the talent, the theatrics and pommelling heaviness that seems to all effortlessly combine into one. Cassandra Syndrome...are storming the metallic shores...shows just what operatic metal means. Irene Jericho ...soars and swoons like any opera singer, yet has a power that most rock singers dream they could use. The rest of the band...explode out playing heavy yet smartly simple riffs that accents rather than overpowers the vocals. The result, is pure metal magic...
[A] band that can create music with a purpose while still blowing your doors off with an attack that is as brutal as a shark feeding frenzy... intelligent lyrics and the powerful vocals...metal that has a mind as well as the all important sonic might... 8.2/10" JD, Metal Bite. Full review here.
"[A] rawer, stripped down approach than your typical Symphonic Metal band ... something substantial and topical to say in their songs ... the band is firing on all cylinders. Some powerfully heavy riffs makes up a large part of the CD and the operatic vocals of Irene Jericho remains happily intact ... Cassandra Syndrome had a lot to live up to on their second album "Satire X" and they have pulled through with flying colors. As far as American Metal bands go, Cassandra Syndrome is one of the better bands to come from the states in a number of years. 95/100" Tony Cannella, Femme Metal Webzine. Full review here.
"[T]wo distinct and powerful forces. Frontwoman Irene Jericho's soprano is gripping as she swoops and soars throughout her considerable range, effortlessly nailing high notes (don't miss the crazy-long note at the end of "Poison Rain") and altering the cadence of her delivery to fit the mood of the material. Without a doubt, Irene is one of metal's most consistently potent - if underexposed - singers. ... The second core element to Cassandra Syndrome's sound is an unpolished, gritty guitar tone...atmosphere is created through the deliberate riffing of Chris Kackley and Jen Tonon, the latter a newcomer since the band's debut... Kackley and Tonon work well together as they craft riffs that are alternatively ominous ("No More Peace Forever") and groovy ("Poison Rain")...The two [guitarists] really come together on "Posion Rain", the album's standout track, delivering a healthy dose of groove and riffs brimming with infectious energy." Dave, Harvest Moon Music. Full review here.
"[M]any powerful elements that are both simultaneously dark and beautiful... Vocalist Irene Jericho tackles these topics with an operatic punch that compares with the likes of Tarja Turunen of Nightwish fame. Combined with the amazing guitar work of Jen Tonon and Chris Kackley, with the pulsing bass of Joe Cariola, and the Zendrum beats of Jay Jericho, "Satire X" proves to be a great heavy metal album with high octave operatic vocals, a very punk rock ideal, and music that doesn't compromise its heaviness for the faint at heart!" Mikey Rocha, Shockwave Magazine. Full review here.
"Every track gives you a new surprise you weren’t expecting... It’s like a musical slap in the face... Irene’s thundering voice is good enough to bring the competition to its knees... Cassandra Syndrome is sure to make it to the top FAST!...Overall: 5 stars. This is coming from a guy that didn’t really like operatic metal before listening to this band… now I love it!" Danny Barrett, Zombie Cat Productions. Full review here.
"[W]ondrously operatic vocals with a metal soundtrack as well as intelligent lyrical content, Cassandra Syndrome present thrilling musical tapestries...amazing works of sonic art" Kenneth Morton, Highwire Daze. Full review & interview here.
"[Satire X] features 10 intense tracks with dark, socially conscious lyrics and superb but heavy melodies. Rather than imitating the European style of operatic metal, Cassandra Syndrome’s music is more like traditional heavy metal with an operatic singer... [Irene Jericho] has a soaring and powerful voice, delivering the goods on all levels across her range... Chris Kackley and Jen Tonon ... are fine players who can handle anything from simple riffs to classically-tinged spiraling solos. Bassist Joe Cariola works hand in hand with Tonon’s rhythm guitars and Jay Jericho’s perfectly timed drums making for an incredibly powerful and highly capable rhythm section. Layer Irene Jericho’s fine voice and Kackley’s superb solos over the rhythms gives the band a very polished and veteran sound... The album kicks the listener in the head right from the opening notes... all performances are top notch. Song structure is very good throughout, and the lyrics thought provoking... highly recommended for all fans of operatic metal and those that enjoy strong female voices. Even those who don’t “get” operatic vocals will be able to appreciate the metal talents that stand with Irene... 8.5/10" -- Joe Mis, Hardrock Haven. Full review here.
"The USA has a winner here... [Satire X] takes the band to a higher level through and through... The action on this exquisite release begins with 'No More Peace Forever', and already the title has made me sit up and take note...a great metal song...this album is awesome and you had better believe me... Highly recommended... 9/10" Dave, Ravenheart Music. Full review here.
"I love operatic vocals and CS lead Irene Jericho has one of the best... They actually have something to say that’s worth listening to... The music is superior both in terms of the instrumental work and the vocal abilities of Jericho ... Her soprano is first rate, as good as anything out there today. And the addition of Tonon’s crunching guitar adds a component that vastly expands the overall feel of the metal... [A] bigger sound, an almost symphonic direction reflecting the larger scope of the lyrics. And that sound is thundering. Jericho hits the high notes here, the guitars drive the music forward, the Zen drum pounds... CS can do beautiful too... It’s a tough call to come up with a favorite, there’s no weak links here..sung with a vocal hard to forget, over a metal framework hard to duplicate... [A]ny way you cut it, it’s damn fine music. Search as I may, I find it impossible to find fault. Book it Dan’el, it’s a 10." -- Dr. T, Sonic Cathedral. Full review here.
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