What would happen by mashing up the thrash metal guitar of Metallica with the ethereal, soaring goth vocals of Lacuna Coil along with the lyrical depth of Staind? I believe the result would sound a lot like Queen Dementia, the hard hitting goth metal trio from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Difficult to top what they already say about themselves, I submit this quote from the band's Facebook page:
Queen Dementia offers a sound that's aggressively passionate, soulful and intelligent, yet beautiful. Best known for creating a unique sound which stems from a myriad of musical influences, Queen Dementia successfully synthesizes various aspects of psychology, the human condition and emotion into an abstract, often comprehensible musical format that catches you off guard.
Queen Lana takes you on a roller coaster of emotion with her unique vocal style which sets her apart from all other female front women and has been hailed as “One of the finest front women I have ever heard” - (Outloud Magazine). Drawing on influences ranging from PJ Harvey to Maynard Keenan (Tool) makes her sonic range versatile and unpredictable. Lyrically, she explores subjects such as human emotions, loss, politics, religion, cries of the soul, and the trials and tribulations of daily life and in an abstract fashion. The combination of her vocal melodies that rise above her throbbing bass lines defines her as a musician.
Joseph dominates as the only guitar composer of the trio, able to use his prowess to create a wall of sound with his crushing riffs, unforgiving chord progressions and symphonic solos. Drawing on influences ranging from Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) to Adam Jones (Tool), Joseph has formulated a style all his own which has resulted in the band’s signature sound.
Jav holds it down on drums as the backbone of rhythm for Queen Dementia. Utilizing pounding patterns in contrast with intricate, creative beats complements the melodies, bringing it all together as the glue for the band. Drawing on influences that range from Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden) to Lars Ulrich (Metallica) Jav successfully blends old school techniques with modern day style which delivers yet another unique element to the band.
Formed in late 2009, Queen Dementia has since rocked audiences from West Palm Beach to the Florida Keys participating in notable shows such as Kryptonite Metalfest, Xtreme Annual Music Festival, and Femme Fest. “Queen Dementia is getting rave reviews as a creative metal band” -(Florida Rock Stars) and successfully have made a name for themselves in the local South Florida scene. With the latest addition of Jav on drums, the band has positioned itself to establish a footprint beyond hometown boundaries. Queen Dementia is female fronted, melodic metal at its best.
I certainly look forward to experiencing this band live in the near future. Enjoy this clip released New Year's Eve of their most resent single, "Condemned."
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