Review: 07.2008

411Music Presents:
What's Rockin' Maine Issue #1
Posted by Ben Czajkowski on 07.18.2008

Sadly, most musicians are never going to have a radio hit or tour the country. However, with massive music sites, artists showcase their works to reach a global audience. In a groundbreaking 411Exclusive, 411Music writers take you inside Maine’s music scene: everything from country, metal, punk, hip hop, and rock. What local acts does Vacationland boast? Read, listen, and voice your opinions.

Artist's Name: By Blood Alone
Genre: Progressive Gothic Metal
Location: Portland, Maine
Sounds Like: Dream Theater with a Female as lead singer
Status: Signed

The 411: This progressive band includes a female vocalist and gothic elements. The band is liked Symphony X or Dream Theater if a chick decided to join the band. The songs are epic in nature, with many time changes and quick drum work. The band does slow it down from time to time in order to slowly build the tension and atmosphere. By Blood Alone just released their debut album, Seas of Blood, last year and have become a huge hit in the underground metal scene in Maine.