Wicked treat for Christmas

The song begins with a vocal line – something you don't hear often, with slow acoustic guitar strumming and a piano in the back ground - suggestive of sorrow and depression. It's then followed by an angry in-your-face heavy riff reflecting the frustration and anger in the lyrics and continues with various progressions till the end of the track. Kudos to the musicianship on the track for producing catchy, heavy and thrashy riffs; an arresting guitar solo that brings out the theme of the song and unique drumming with many technical elements thrown in.

The bass guitar syncs in smoothly with some slap-bass thrown in under the lead guitar solo that bends towards a Jazz influence. Last but not least, the vocals on the track are hauntingly distinctive with harmonies, growls and screeches that give energy to this song. But it's the melody on the chorus which really defines the mood of the lyrics. All in all, a very enjoyable track with a catchy vibe that's bound to get the attention of even those who are not very much into the genre. As for all you Progressive Thrash-Metal lovers, be prepared for a wicked treat this Christmas!

"Bleeding compassion" will be on the upcoming full length album by Tantrum and this single is only a promo version to give the listeners a taste of what's to come. It's a whole different line up since the release of their EP, 'The Destruction Begins,' so fans are to expect a whole new sound full of promise.

The track however will be up for download on www.rock.lk a website for Sri Lankan rock music and on Tantrum's official my space page which is www.myspace.com/tantrumsl and will also be put up on Tantrum's official website www.tantrum-rocks.tk so make sure you get your hands on the track. Tantrum also plans to shoot a music video for "Bleeding Compassion" soon. At the moment the band members are working on some new material so you could anticipate the release of the album sometime next year.

A demo version of "Darkness Through Your Eyes" also has been released and is up for download on rock.lk and on the bands My Space page. A few more new singles such as "Rebellion" and "Eternally Damned," are currently being played live by the band at their shows, so make sure you catch Tantrum live to get a glimpse of all their new compositions.

Lyrics – Javeen Soysa
Music – Javeen Soysa / Arjun Dhas
The song deals with the betrayal by a loved one and the struggle to come to terms with it and about final closure. The lyrics put out emotions of anger, frustration, confusion and sadness. This song however has a possible sequel...
Track info: Recorded at Sonexco Studios. Produced by Shobi Perera. Mixed by Javeen Soysa.
All Vocals – Javeen Soysa
Rhythm Guitars – Arjun Dhas
Lead Guitars – Akila Peiris
Bass – Javeen Soysa
Drums – Tharaka Senevirathne
Keyboards – Shobi Perera