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Garsed, Helmerich, and Donati: Under the Lash of Gravity

Read "Under the Lash of Gravity" reviewed by John W. Patterson

by John W. Patterson
September 1, 1999

Well this time out GnH, contact at: [email protected], have radically departed from their previous releases. This is a strongly vocal album full of samples and bizarre sonic treats. Helmerich's voice is as good as money if the right person hears him. He can croon right alongside U2, Talking Heads, or Sisters of Mercy lead vocalists. The explosive Virgil Donati rips up the skins with Richie Garcia percussing. Linda Nilsson does backing vocals. Much angst and gothic-tinged gloom hovers ...

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Garsed and Helmerich: Exempt

Read "Exempt" reviewed by John W. Patterson

by John W. Patterson
September 1, 1999

First things first. Brett Garsed , contact at: [email protected], and TJ Helmerich are two of the best guitarists on the planet — I’d put them in at least the top 25. Really. If you want awesome legato riffs that are neck-n-neck with Holdsworth or shredding that rivals Van Halen or Satriani — look no further. They can rip it up with the best of them. Helmerich has a strong voice and you will also find him engineering and mixing fine ...