Redeemer @ CMW 2006

Hometown: Toronto, ON

Background/Composition: Aggro-metal five-piece that hate the world, and possibly you.

Grade: 67

Comment: Sure, it wouldn't be the Bovine without the sounds of the apocalypse, but does it have to sound like bad heavy metal boredom?

Achievement of Rock 'n' Roll Expectations
80-100: Exceeds skill and knowledge expectations, i.e. rocked us so hard we peed our pants.
70-79: Achieves required skills and knowledge. Meets rock 'n' roll standard.
60-69: Demonstrates some skills. Approaches rock 'n' roll standard.
50-59: Demonstrates some required skills and knowledge in a limited way.
00-50: Has not demonstrated required skills or knowledge.

Learning Skills: E=Excellent, G=Good, S=Satisfactory, N=Sad Really

Oral And Visual Communication
Eye Contact: S 
Pronounciation: N
Stage Presence: S
Stage Banter: S
Image: G
Appearance: G
Use Of Stage: S
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: An ominous lull filled the stage as Redeemer stepped out, and that was where their atmosphere began and ended. The growled lyrics were obviously unintelligible on purpose, but it didn't seem like the late-night audience had enough of an attention span left to lend an ear.

Musical Analysis
Level Of Participation: S
Problem Solving: S
Teamwork: G
Work Habits: N
Organization:S
Audience Participation: S
Sound: S
Composition: G
Songs: S
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: Standard, typical head-banging hard metal. That's about it. There was some head-nodding to the heaviness, but the murky sound and similar songs didn't create much of a standout. Have you ever tried to get industry types to make a mosh pit? It's tough.

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma: S 
Problem Solving: S
Teamwork: G
Sexiness: S
Haircut: G
Indie Rock Footwear: S
Nods To Disposible Fashion: G
Cool Equipment: S
Level Of Inebriation: G
Actual Ability: S
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: Redeemer had the required uniform in place: tattoos, facial hair and dirty T-shirts. I was almost disappointed to not see any braided goatees. At least they get points for having a hot chick bassist who could kick your ass, and might possibly kick mine after this review. Well, those are the breaks.