This one represents something of a throwback, a devolution perhaps, but a welcome one as Slipknot tear the world a new one… again. With news of a new album following quickly from the release of We Are Not Your Kind, the apocalyptically titled The End, So Far, might have continued that album’s journey into a proggier atmosphere. Personally, I found it a rewarding but dense experience, in some ways, it was the exact kind of album I had always wanted from Slipknot in terms of a dramatic, theatrical sound. There were bangers for sure, but it was threaded through a more melodic approach with Craig’s keyboards more prominent than guitars on several songs and the short segue tracks tying the whole thing together. We Are Not Your Kind marked a departure for the band. They’ll have the heavy sweary songs with more melodic tracks between them, which from Vol 3 onwards included use of acoustic guitars, and then those slow tempo heavy goliaths like ‘Gently’. They are a band that have written some of the most sure-fire bangers in the last twenty-odd years, from ‘Wait and Bleed’ to ‘Unsainted’, which helped them rise from odd, violent novelty to one of the biggest acts in metal. (#5) Craig “133” Jones // samples, media, keyboardsĪlessandro “V-Man” Venturella // bass, pianoĪs much as Slipknot have been a consistently evolving creature, there has always been a predictability to their albums. Michael Pfaff // percussion and backing vocals (#6) Shawn “Clown” Crahan // custom percussion, backing vocals “Believing in your dream, taking risks, embracing your failures and learning from your setbacks and never giving up is the way to go if one is to achieve his desires,” he said.īefore releasing this latest album, Wezulu had recorded a five-track gospel album titled “Chikakarara” backed by The Messengers of Christ in 2018, but the project was aborted due to financial challenges.(#8) Corey Taylor // lead and backing vocals This road called music is tough and bumpy,” said Franco Slomo.Īs advice to fellow upcoming artistes, Wezulu said they must believe in themselves to do better in life. ![]() Things are not easy in the music industry and I urge him to remain focused even when he faces difficulties. We worked well together and I know he is good at what he does. “He is talented and capable of doing great things. The singer’s former boss Franco Slomo said he was happy to see the Wezulu growing to pursue his own journey in the music industry. I also want to appreciate my supportive parents for blessing me as they allowed me to follow my passion and also financed the production of this album,” he added. “As an upcoming artiste the journey is not always that rosy, but I am grateful to the likes of Laston “Save” Sadya and John Mtuda for their support towards the production of this project. “To be the artiste I am today, there are a number of people who assisted me in shaping my career who include Shame Phiri Masase who worked with Sulumani Chimbetu and our neighbour Jabulani who taught me the real guitar keys. He said his passion grew at Hartely 2 Primary school in Chegutu where started playing marimba and drums. ![]() Wezulu, a multi-talented instrumentalist who apart from strumming a guitar can also play drums and keyboards, said his love for music dates back to his early childhood. “My album explores a number of issues and I believe it will offer solutions to problems faced in the community,” he said. ![]() We need to maximise the time we have in this current lockdown and use the opportunity to write songs that can entertain people even in hard situations. “My compositions are inspired by societal issues that shape our Ubuntu and that is why the album is laden with social commentary. “This album is a special project that introduces me to the world of showbiz, as a solo singer, having worked under other artistes’ arms,” he said. “I am happy to have recorded this album, ‘Ndezvemoyo’, and as an upcoming artiste, my wish is to continue to perfect my works through more productions,” he said. Wezulu said releasing his debut album backed by Extra Vibe band was a dream come true for him. The Chegutu-based singer revealed in an interview that he was in good books with Franco Slomo and cherished the days and moments when he was still with the band Extra Kwazvose. Songs on the album include “Sarura Wako”, title track “Ndezvemoyo”, “Wapedzahama”, “Ngatitangidze”, “Wandakanda” and “Zunza Zunza” Francis “Franco Slomo” Dhaka’s former bass guitarist Prince Promise Wezulu has released his debut six-track album titled “Ndezvemoyo” that carries love themes as inspired by societal settings.
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