Old Fame – s/t
Based out Rochester, Old Fame is a new band formed by veteran local musicians Ben Armes (guitar/vocals), Evan Clark (guitar), Jay Asarese (bass), and Doug Kelley (drums). This four-piece band is bound to catch the attention of many following the release of their self-titled EP on January 7th. Upon initial listen, Old Fame draws comparison to Coheed and Cambria, mainly in vocals and narrative. Comparatively, “Blue Savage” sounds closest to a Coheed track. The instrumentals and vocal melodies in this track are similar to those in Coheed’s early works. However, the two groups are distinctly different. Building on such an influence, Old Fame crafts their own sound within the genre with this debut EP. Old Fame delivers intensity through methodical guitar riffs in a tone that captures one’s attention. While brighter on most tracks, the tone has an underlying sense of eeriness between beautifully crafted solos. It adds a subtle element of drama, driving[...]