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And God said, "Let There Be Rock" and the sisters, Maxine and Roxy Petrucci were born; and God saw that it was good! The cd I have before me today, entitled "Titania", is Maxine Petrucci's first solo release. For those of you who don't know, Maxine was the guitarist for the '80's Heavy Metal band Madam X. The band not only featured Max but also her sister, Roxy Petrucci who played drums and would later join the all girl Metal band Vixen. To make the story even sweeter, a young unknown vocalist that went by the name of Sebastian Bach sang for the band. You all know where he went....Skid Row! Now here we are in 2005 and Maxine has finally claimed her throne of guitar goddess and boy, does she ever. As a matter of fact, Maxine plays the majority of the bass on the album and she sings too! "Titania" also has a few special guests, such as Roxy Petrucci who plays all drums, Billy Sheehan of Mr. Big/DLR fame who makes his presence felt on the title track through his bass work.
Title song, "Titania", kicks off with guitar riffs that are so thick and crunchy they'll blow you away. There are times I find myself wondering if Zakk Wylde is playing! It's just that heavy, kids. Max hasn't lost her shred ability by any means; the lead break in "Titania" is fucking crazy, she shreds with the best of them and you can take that to the bank. Max's vocals oddly remind me of a few female bands; Rock Goddess, Femme Fatale and The Runaways. "Squeeked" again features Maxine's shredding power, in the lead break she slashes through so many scales I lose count. Dare I say there is no man that can compete with this type of talent. Roxy Petrucci also shows off her drumming skills with double kicks that take the track up ten notches! "Love Test" slows the pace down quite abit. It has an insatiable hook and groove that snatches me back into the old days so fast my head is spinning uncontrollably. By now it's not a surprise, the lead break rips like a hurricane! Just when I thought it was safe to come back out of the closet from all of this mad guitar shredding, "Space Hog" kicks in like a rabid dog. The guitar riffs in this track are beyond heavy! Maxine's vocals also peak into screams that fit well into the heavy dose of Metal I am being served. "Hard For You" is definitely seductive, the sex-driven lyrics found within, spin a web of earful pleasure like I've never known. Now this is how I like my Sleaze! The last track on "Titania" is an instrumental shred-fest entitled "Max Attacks". HOLY HELLFIRE!!! A little over three minutes of nothing but heavy riffing and insane leads, played at the speed of light. It sounds like something Michael Angelo would play, the only difference is it's done on one neck, not two!
Throughout the years I've wondered many times where Maxine went. After receiving this cd, it's more than evident Max hasn't gone anywhere. She's still here and she still rips like no tomorrow and I mean RIPS!!! Roxy hasn't lost her drumming edge either, she still slams as well. If you love Metal and mean, loud guitars, blazing leads and nut-busting riffs, you have to get this cd.
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review byBlackangle.com
Hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving this Thur. It's been almost 2 years since I've spent it away from my Family in Kuwait. I now have the chance to spend it with them. Please don't forget my fellow Troops who have to spend it away from their Families, God bless.
MAXINE, I wanna thank you for taking the time out to do all those necessary steps to get the votes in! If not everyone, - and that means - you ... this would not have worked! :)
Enjoy my Vio7 music... better yet, get your very own CD/downloads ( Vio7 on ---> iTunes/ or www.amazon.com ) we would love to ‘live’ on your phone/iPod wherever you may roam ;)
Thank you again, in appreciation, your friend - Armand
PS. Check this one out - for Vio7 fans, by Vio7 fans and it is all about Vio7 fans, originated in UK not too long ago...wouldn't you agree you belong here? Become a 'friend' of www.myspace.com/vio7vixens
PPS. Look at those insane numbers (just about 700 votes ABOVE the #2 guy ?!?!?!) from the Hawties voting poll - I posted a screenshot of it I took little bit before the voting ended... (it's under Hawties '09 folder in Pics on this profile)
It's been a while since I've been on your page. My debut CD called "Balance" will be available on iTunes, Amazon MP3, and eMusic. Please be on the lookout for that. I know it's not heavy metal, but it's different. Please stop by my page again soon. Peace.
Hey you rock!! Looking forward to playing with you on the 25th. You gotta do Symptom of The Universe! That may be the best version I've heard since the original!!
US Tour w/ Between The Buried And Me, Cynic & Devin Townsend! Jan 23rd @ The Magic Stick in Detroit! Be there! Pre-sale tickets are also now on sale, if you plan on coming I highly suggest getting them now! Available at ticketmaster. Links on our page!