COLPORTER
SOVREIGN MIND
ANGELBLADE

LINKS:
colporter.com
Colporter is a metal trio whose female-fronted assault can be likened to bands like Kittie, Drain STH, and Otep. On this 12-track offering, Colporter involves itself with heavy guitars and pounding basslines that would make Korn proud, yet when topped off with an iridescent female voice, it gives off a gothic vibe.
Even though the outfit has a penchant for pulverizing, there's a strong melodic sensibility, especially in the hooks of the songs, that gives Sovreign Minda well-rounded vibe with the twist needed to stand out in today's musical climate.

----Mike SOS