Dave, a 20 something thrasher from Georgia; named after all the famous Dave's (Grohl, Gilmore, Bowie, Lombardo, Carlo….possibly even Hasselhoff?(just speculation of course)), made the journey across country to Los Angeles to follow his dreams. His mom always had a thing for guys named Dave and he embodied the result of her seductive groupie ways. Chest length, flowing hair, that distinct manly musk, a suitcase overflowing; strictly designated for his band shirt collection and a soft guitar case hung over his shoulder, which cradled his prize possession; a Gibson Les Paul. Why he headed this way was questionable but his motives were clear. He had never been around like minded musicians. He stemmed from a small community; the former Thrash era has ceased and if he were ever to form the next Warbringer of the Thrash Revival, he needed to find his band mates and quick.
As with this Dave and many Dave's before him, the quest for musical notoriety and success was brimming. Musical science has not yet been able to pin point what it is that makes a Dave such a curtail component to success in the industry, but if history has been known to repeat itself, as it generally does, London, England's Savage Messiah might just have the Dave element working in their favour.
Formed by vocalist and guitarist Dave Silver in 2004, this heavy metal thrash outfit, Savage Messiah, released their 3rd full length album, The Fateful Dark through Earache on March 10th, 2014. Similar to current acts such as Diamond Plate and White Whizzard, while reminiscent in their message of bands such as Xentrix and Heathen, Savage Messiah have lightened up on this album, implementing more of a hard rock element than the rolling, adrenaline filled riffs off their previous records. To former fans, the improved production and clearer vocals may not satisfy and as someone who's only skimmed through their discography, I'd have to admit to enjoying their earlier work's raw appeal in comparison.
I'd recommend this album to any White Wizzard fans out there. It almost surprised me this album didn't emanate from L.A., as it really has that feel. Stand out tracks were 'Zero Hour' for its intensely catchy, chantable chorus, emerging from power ballad like compositions and accompanied by gorgeous guitar solos. Also, 'Scavengers Of Mercy' for the most energizing and headbangable track on the album. Savage Messiah's whole discography is defiantly worth a second gander if for nothing more than the unforgettable Dave factor.
