DEZ CHILDS RELEASE
Rock / Metal
Dez Childs: Vocals, guitar and piano
Steve Childs: Lead guitar
Lou Suppa: Bass
Mark Green: Drums
Venues performed:
Grape Street Pub, Abilene's, Bridgewater Pub, Pirates Den, Whiskey Dix, Cosmo's Lounge, Sports Nation
Music Style for Originals: Hard rock
For Covers: 70's - current Rock (Heart, Pat Benatar, Black Sabbath, Rush, Shine Down, Disturbed, Alice in Chains, Led Zepplin, Anna Nalick, Metallica, Flyleaf, Nickelback,etc.)
Review from "Rising Forces USA" for original demo September 17th 2006
Dez Childs Release - 2005 Demo
Genre: Hard Rock/Metal
Release Date: 2005
Label: Unsigned
Band Website: http://www.dezchildsrelease.com
The foundation for the Cherry Hill, New Jersey-based four-piece Dez Childs Release was laid back in 1998 when front woman/guitarist Des Childs met future lead guitarist/producer Steven J. Childs at his studio, Musically Speaking Productions in Blackwood, New Jersey. What makes things all the more impressive was that Des was only twelve years old at the time! The two decided to become songwriting partners and spent the next three years honing their craft. Given the chemistry between the two, Steve and Des decided to form a band. Eventually the duo would add bassist Lou Suppa and drummer Mark Green to round out the lineup that would become Dez Childs Release. What had started off as a solo project had taken on a life of its own!
Since their formation, Release has been winning over fans in the South Jersey/Philadelphia club circuit with their hook-filled mix of melodic hard rock and metal. The band has an impressive range of influences that include Opeth, Black Sabbath, Mozart, Led Zeppelin, Heart, Queensryche, Dio, Iron Maiden, Rush, Tool, Disturbed and Sarah Mclachlan. One listen to this demo will convince you that Release has quite a future ahead of them. Let us listen to the songs now, shall we?
When I Open My Eyes kicks into gear driven by a hooky mid-tempo riff, tight drum and bass work, and the powerful and beautiful voice of Des. This song is a killer that has great radio potential! If it does not make you a fan of their work right off, then I suggest you take the cotton out of your ears and listen again!
The hooks come out to play again on Still Reminder. A sweet acoustic melody is beefed up by some meaty yet melodic riffage on yet another number that is screaming for a spot on radio playlists everywhere. The vocals on this track are more gentle, but do not lose their power or emotion! OH MY GOD! What a voice! Do not be surprised if I keep repeating that!
I really love the atmospheric heavy riff that adds color and depth to Fall Into A Grave. Hiding in the background are subtle keyboard textures that add even more flavor to yet another memorable track! Some very nice soloing near the end of the track by lead axeman Steve. Did I say the vocals were awesome? I didnt? Wellthe vocals are awesome once again! Such an incredible voice! I told you Id keep repeating that. Dont say you werent warned!
Musically, Dez Childs Release is a very tight and cohesive unit. Not only does Des Childs sound off a powerful, beautiful and emotional sirens song that would send many sailors to their doom upon the rocks, she also plays some great heavy riffs on the axe, and some nice keys that fit the music perfectly. Lead guitarist Steven J. Childs adds more great riffs to the mix that give the songs even more power. Bassist Lou Suppa and drummer Mark Green form a knot hard rhythm section that gives a perfect backbone to the songs.
If you are fan of female-fronted metal and hard rock, you would be a fool to pass up this very impressive demo. Dez Childs Release has all the tools for success: great songs, great hooks, solid riffs, and one of the best voices I have heard since RFUSA has begun. Get off of your ass and go to one of their shows. After you are done picking yourself off the floor, make sure you grab a copy of this demo!
Review written by: Matt B.
Date: September 17, 2006
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
Location: Blackwood, NJ
Members: Dez, Steve Childs, Lou Suppa, Mark Green
metalgoddess09
Hey Release...two bands to consider for the Delran
show: if you dont already have \'em Thirteenth Order
(they\'re delran locals) and Lakewair from
williamstown. here\'s my myspace profile. the links to
their pages on in my top friends:
www.myspace.com/tempslt
posted Feb 21
metalgoddess09
Hey you guyz rock! hopefully ill catch your next show
in the area. MG09
posted Feb 21