VULTURES GATHERING - THE HUNT (CD, 2023, Roxx) BIOGENESIS, MOTIVIK, SHAMASH MEMBERS

BRAND NEW PROJECT FEATURING MEMBERS of MOTIVIK, BIOGENESIS AND SHAMASH JEWEL CASE CD  2023 Roxx Vultures Gathering, a multinational supergroup featuring Chaz Bond (Jacobs Dream, Biogenesis), Ryan Roebuck (Motivik, Ritual Servant), and Malaysian multi-instrumentalist Andre Chiang (Necromanicide), delivers a heavy yet melodic experience with their debut album, The Hunt. While rooted in power metal, the album incorporates elements of traditional heavy metal, thrash, and even death metal without fully committing to any single style. The result is a collection of mid-paced, riff-driven tracks marked by tight musicianship, clean production, and Bond’s distinct melodic-yet-gruff vocal style. Despite the challenges of being a studio-only project with members working remotely, the album manages to sound cohesive, though it occasionally feels slightly disjointed. Highlights include the thunderous “At First Sight,” with its layered riffs and contrasting vocal approaches, and the epic “False Cr