Kragens

One of a host of bands eager to show that France can produce quality metal bands, Kragens formed in 2000 by two guitarists, who were then joined on vocals by Renaud Espeche, who once drummed for the 80's band Demon Eyes. The band has released three albums to date, with the latest being Infight in 2007. Basically, almost every classic subgenre of metal, from power to thrash to prog to (almost) death, is represented somewhere here. Some of the credit here must go to vocalist Espeche, as he effortlessly mixes style from track (or even verse) to another. Take a listen to the title track – the verses are sung in an almost black metal snarl, with a few death growls mixed in, and then the chorus comes through with a clear, melodic yet forceful voice that any prog/power metal band would kill for. Clearly comparisons to any one other band aren’t applicable, though one band that does seem to come as an occasional soundalike is Nevermore, particularly during this band’s heavier, thrashier moments. Kragens is a classy, well-rounded band that deserves notice.

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