Recently, hard rock quartet Ten Years has released their third major label album and their heaviest to date. Feeding The Wolves is full of heavy guitar rifts and ghostly clear vocals. Composed of vocalist Jesse Hasek, drummer Brian Vondihn, bassist Lewis Crosby, and guitarist Ryan Johnson. After releasing an independently recorded album, former lead singer Mike Underdown left and current vocalist Jesse Hasek stepped in. Soon after, in 2005 they signed with Independent Records and eventually released their debut album The Autumn Effect. The major single “Wasteland” would go 12 weeks on the rock charts and would later hit #1 in December of 2005. After a sophomore album Division fell flat, 10 Years is back with their heaviest and best album yet, Feeding the Wolves. Their latest album is highlighted with heavy riffs from Ryan Johnson mixed with haunting vocals from Jesse Hasek.
The opening track off the CD is their debut single “Shoot it Out,” beginning with chilling half whisper half chant before busting into a very heavy song about standing up for what you believe in. Following up is a very dark and creepy track titled, “The Wicked Ones,” an anthem for the outcasts and unconformities. Later on comes a very catchy track titled, “Fix Me,” this will mostly likely be the next song to see airtime on the radio. It is a very deep song about not needing help from people and being able to figure things out on your own. About halfway through the CD, the band decides to turn down the aggression and show a more vulnerable side with a love song called, “Don’t Fight It,” highlighted with beautiful acoustic guitar playing by Johnson and Hasek’s powerful voice. This is followed by a few more heavier songs to complete the album. Those who want a little something extra can purchase the deluxe edition for a few more dollars which includes acoustic cuts of “Shoot it Out,” and “Fix Me,” and also a special bonus track titled, “Silhouette of a Life.”
10 Years is tearing through the rock charts with their best and most mature album yet. Johnson’s guitar playing and Hasek’s gorgeous vocals melt together to make a beautiful sound. Those who are fans of heavy metal and rock should quench your thirst for new music by picking up Feeding The Wolves.
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