I stumbled upon Cold Driven about 4 years ago, quite accidentally. We were in a basement bar to see another semi-unknown, yet kick-ass artist and luckily got there early enough to see Cold Driven open. I've always loved heavy rock and these guys definitely fit the bill. At that time, they had a keyboardist as part of the band which lent a bit of a techno edge to the sound. They've continued with unique soundbites in most of their music since, which contributes to their incomparable articulation.

Although I'm introducing you to their most recent effort, I would actually recommend that you start at the beginning - "Set in Stone" was their first release, followed by "Steel Chambers". Both of those albums are fairly consistent in their overall presentation. This follow up EP has Cold Driven still demonstrating their very unique sound, but with a more commercial/radio ready approach. It took me a little longer to latch on to this release only because I was so used to their former albums.

That said, the first time I heard the album in it's entirety, I visualized a blockbuster action movie playing behind my eyelids. All of Cold Driven's albums begin with a bit of a film score-esque feeling. And for this album, especially, it's fitting. For some reason, I picture this music set to a "Transformer" type movie or impending world destruction blockbuster. Are you listening, Hollywood? Get on it!

This EP is best listened to start to finish, as are all of their albums. These guys are incredibly talented musicians and are very thoughtful about how their presentation, both pressed and on stage. They are consummate professionals, and it's obvious the moment you press "play"

Links: Cold Driven, "Heavier than Heaven" video, iTunes

-Sugarwilla