 Benedictum
 Uncreation
 Review by Greg Olma
I have not been this impressed with a debut release in quite some time. Benedictum is San Diego's newest metal export and is a fine one at that. The band is a nice mix of old school metal with new metal flavors added to keep things fresh and relevant. Veronica Freeman, the lead singer, possesses a rich and husky voice that fits the music perfectly. Even though female fronted groups seem to be in fashion lately, Benedictum is no corporate gimmick. The band are no mere sidemen either. Each one puts in a powerful performance with Pete Wells especially standing out. The production gives his guitar a nice fat, chunky sound without sacrificing the subtleties of the song. If you are a Ronnie James Dio fan, you will find this CD the next best thing.
This review is available in book format (hardcover and paperback) in Music Street Journal: 2006 Volume 3 at lulu.com/strangesound.
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