Brian Vodinh--10 years' drummer!!

I've heard of this band but I never really paid much attention to them. My loss! These guys have a great sound and style. Their new album "Minus The Machine" is what the hard rock scene has needed for some time. Talent and a willingness to create their own style. I enjoy this band and the new disc. But it's Brian Vodinh that I'm paying the most attention to. I dig this guys drumming style. It's not that he's extremely technical or outrageous. But rather he's got this element that he adds to each song. He doesn't play what's expected to be played. I like that. Especially on the song "Backlash". When I heard that song for the first time, it blew my mind. That drum track is fucking crazy!! How did he come up with that?! I still can't wrap my mind around it. The song starts out with this cool piano part and the drums roll in with this cool, fucked up beat. Then comes the chorus where Brian just slaps the shit outta those skins. Every time I hear this song I want to go break some shit!!! YA!! That's what I'm talking about. I like the intensity this band brings.

Lately I've been having a difficult time finding bands that get me pumped up and excited, however this band has done it. What a relief knowing that there are some bands out there that are willing to break the mold and find their own sound, and style.
"Backlash" is not the only song on this album, there are some other good songs on here.
"Dancing with the Dead" has some cool parts where the band is totally in sync with each other. The drums on "Sleeper" are, in my opinion, tastefully done. The cymbal crashes are in the right places and not too overdone. Towards the end of the song though, Brian seems to really get into the groove and let's loose on the kit. Throwing in some "Fuck-Ya!" double bass at the end to finish it off. Nice touch man.
 "Knives" is really cool too. Different in it's own right, but when the chorus kicks in, you'll find yourself nodding your head and then your body will start going back and forth on it's own. You can't control it so don't even try. It's just what this band does to you. Check them out, support them and if you can, go see them live. I can't wait to get the chance to see them.