Quest For Fire @ CMW 2009

Background/Composition:
Quest For Fire were pieced together with the remains of Cursed and The Deadly Snakes. The cover to their lone album has some sort of flaming goddess woman on it, which rather succinctly represents their sound.

Grade: 91

Comment:
It was unfortunate that 90 per cent of the Horseshoe's patrons decided to leave right before Quest For Fire took the stage. They missed an impressive hour of balls-out rock 'n' roll. Earplug use was rampant. There was also a kid in full punk regalia who kept pacing back and forth at the back of the stage area, looking like he might start a mosh at any moment.

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
Pronunciation: G
Stage Presence: E
Stage Banter: S
Image: G
Appearance: G
Use Of Stage: E

Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:
There's no need to chat with the audience when you're sporting this level of thrash. They did say a quick hello or thank you here and there, but for the most part, Quest For Fire let their instruments do the talking.

Musical Analysis
Level Of Participation: E
Problem Solving: E
Teamwork: E
Work Habits: E
Organization: E
Audience Participation: G
Sound: E
Composition: E
Songs: E

Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:
Quest For Fire have this classic-rock-meets-punk-and-metal thing down pat, and could substitute for Black Mountain on any night of the week. Their songs are epic — it wouldn't be out of their reach to make a full-length album with just three or four tracks. This was definitely the night's blow-your-mind showcase.

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma: S
Problem Solving: E
Teamwork: E
Sexiness: G
Haircut: G
Indie Rock Footwear: G
Nods To Disposible Fashion: G
Cool Equipment: E
Level Of Inebriation: E
Actual Ability: E

Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:
Bassist Josh Bauman looks like the kind of guy you want to play Satan in a TV movie: shifty eyes, shaved head and huge beard. He provides Quest For Fire with just the right amount of scary.