CD Review: The Light - The Light (Metal, 2025)

I cannot believe that this release didn't found my attention much sooner. What's so special about this band?

The Light's first album is a intensive listening experience.

It's the way the music is build up. I know many bands say that the output they just released is standing out of the many other one's available. But this particular band really proves it. 

Ten songs can be found upon this self-titled album. It's obvious that they belong to the Metal sector - but each and every song offers something that gives it it's own note. Sometimes it's the slow rhythm pattern (Swinging) that hangs on my mind. Other times it's the riff that runs so hammering through the song that I recall the song "War" for a long time. 

The intensity of "Toxic dependence" seems to be structured the way it is to give the listener a idea of how hard and stressful something like this can be. Happily there are also lighter songs like "Fall" that aren't packed so much. Here the focus is set on the extremely heavy use of drums. Vocals are held in a more flat way. The other songs on the album are of a similar quality like the one's mentioned before.

If you're after a album filled with intensive heavy music this one by The Light is for you. It's not a easy album at all so it takes some time to get inside. If you take the time to discover it song by song I think you'll be rewarded with Metal music as you love it. The album is available as a CD as well as a limited 12 inch vinyl album at the Bandcamp shop of the record company Fastball Music.  

Jeffrey Nothing releases breathing, deeply touching new music

Some songs breathe a own atmosphere and vibe. This particular one feels unique to me. It's the coming together of the varity of vocal parts as well as the mixed level of heavyness. On top of this the feelings that spread through me while listening & watching are outstanding. It's something of it's own, something not to be found elsewhere. Also make sure to check the words from Jeffrey Nothing underneath the video. I think a lot of you can relate to what they express.

Jeffrey Nothing (also known as Jeff Hatrix), co-founding member of Mushroomhead, has resurfaced with his solo project Jeffrey Nothing (also known as NOTHING), along with fellow former Mushroomhead guitarist Thomas Church, following their departure from the band in March of 2018. Also appearing is former Motograter and The Browning drummer Noah “Shark” Robertson, vocalist Ian Sniesak, bassist Kahler Hatrix, among other members yet to be announced.

Make sure to see them live:

October 6 – RocktoberFest 2018 Day 1 (Iola, Kansas)
October 13 - RocktoberFest 2018 Day 2 (Chanute, Kansas)

The artwork for the single "Fragile Mind" was created by tattoo artist Tony Kelly

Nothing has released the following statement:

“This song wrote itself. Life takes odd twists and turns and sometimes finds dead ends... Creativity is a gift, yours to guide you through peace of mind and life experiences... we choose our paths. We alone should command our directions, our course to happiness and never despair, no matter what anyone else believes or demands… Ever.

Fragile Mind is one of many, great new songs I have had the pleasure of being a part of. Working with people with heart and yes: Soul is incredible, to say the very least. Thomas Church, Noah Robertson, Ian Sniesak, Kahler Hatrix and others have brought huge smiles and laughter and other emotions, long dead back to the creative process. Art isn’t about orders or demands. It is about doing what you love. When you decide, with who you choose.

A new Jeffrey NOTHING release is so close. We have a plethora of music and amazing minds helping to construct a living, breathing Monster of a musical journey. Our fans deserve NOTHING, but Love too. Happiness is on the horizon. New music and real tours are coming... Soon to be set free, for all to enjoy. Thanks for the patience and hope. Renewed.

Yours truly, JN”

Links:

www.jeffreynothing.com
https://www.facebook.com/jeffreynothing