A bit of hometown pride today for a band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Icarus Witch formed in 2004, but if it weren't for the modern production values, you'd never know it. This is one of the few bands out there that REALLY draws their power from all the classic 80's heavy metal bands. No progressive or experimental qualities here, folks, so if you're looking for that, look elsewhere. In Icarus Witch, you'll only find excellent dual guitar work with interesting, mid-paced riffs and a solid, albeit nasally, vocal performance from Matthew Bizilia. Roses on White Lace, their EP, covers an old Alice Coooper song and makes it sound entirely different and new (and also offers three other original songs that deal with fantasy topics). It's heavier than their full length album, Capture the Magic, but if you like one, you'll like the other. If you're looking for something really deep and meaningful, or something that pushes the boundaries of metal music, you're out of luck with Icarus Witch. But if you want a band that carries the banner of Judas Priest and True Heavy Metal everywhere, then you're in luck today.
"Once you have seen it with your own eyes
You'll believe that the mirror cannot lie
In order to see it...
The secret is second sight
CAPTURE THE MAGIC"
Roses on White Lace (2005)
Capture the Magic (2005)
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