Guitarcore? You have to hear for yourself/Wyvern
When I was in Myspace checking this band that asked me to add them, I was HIGHLY skeptic because of the "core" tag. I have found that usually it leads to bad, bad attempts to make music. Actually I don't know why they chose such a moniker, but I can tell you this: it ROCKS! Think a mixture of Satriani with progressive intrumental approach, the best of both worlds. No boring solos, no complex neoclassical structures, no Paganini syndrome, but one hell of instrumental power. Guitars are dominant of course but in the sense they dominate in classic bands like Judas Priest, Deep Purple, Thin Lizzy or Iron Maiden, never trying to be the star at expense of the bass and drums. I'm really glad I purchase this baby, trust me you will be too. A new force to be reckon, LoNero brings the past into the future with style. Highly recommended
Barrage of beautiful notes/Tom via Myspace
WOW! I mean wow! LoNero have most certainly got the funk! An instrumental band that hit you like a barrage of beautiful notes with dancey rhythms and the most complex solos I’ve heard and loved... now I’m not a massive fan of guitar wanking but these guys don’t wank with their instruments! Like painting a beautiful painting with so many colors bringing in influences from all genres of music and creating a soft complex cushion of sound. Has a sense of Jimi Hendrix acid trip songs and almost just as genius and so many differences in mood. The band is very well knitted together and throws you in to their world and swings you around. Like a little adventure in their songs out of 5 ear friendly: 5 Balls: 3 Production: 5 Bounce: 3 Tune: 5
F@#$ing Bad Ass/Thomas via Myspace
Jesus.. You guys are fucking bad ass. I hate 99% of the garbage bands on myspace but you guys are sick. Lots of feeling, great guitar work. I'm pretty impressed. I couldn't stop headbanging haha. I'm already a fan.
Best disc I own!/Cory Harton via Myspace
Relentless is awesome, While doing my school on pc(homeschooled) I put it on and just listen to it for hours. The rock keeps you interested for hours while not boring you after repeating it alot. I can definetly say that relentless is the best disc I own! Thanks a million!!!You rule!!!!!
Instrumental Metal has never sounded so awesome. I recommend this album with all my heart, soul, and, body. LoNero RULES! \m/
Best instrumental rock band in the last 10 years, easy.
At first I was like "What the hell is guitarcore?" then I heard Relentless and was like "WHOA! Now I know". This cd is unlike any instrumental guitar cd out there. It's heavy yet melodic. It's expressive yet at times it's punishing. It's dark yet beautiful. This cd is the bridge between instrumental rock and vocal music. This is definitely the beginning of a new genre.
Not all rock songs have to have lyrics, Metallica, Megadeth, both have done instramentals, some of the best, and in my opinion not enough of them, LoNero, fills a void missing in rock.... music!
Not only is this cd an incredible piece of work but it has the most beautiful rendition of Amazing Grace I have ever heard!!!
LoNero's music has something you don't hear a lot in today's music...true emotion. You can feel the music as well as hear it. From as soft as a butterfly landing on your hand to as heavy as a sledgehammer slamming you in the face. LoNero makes you feel every single note. The best way to desrcibe it is true musical honesty.
What I dig about LoNero, despite it's just great to listen to and I revel in the way it shapes my mood, what I dig is that all of the instruments are actively a part of everything. It isn't background with a dominant guitar, like wallpaper for the solo. I'm not such a good listener to have the musical finesse to truly appreciate the richness of the sound you create, but I sense enough to know that if I wanted to share a sound with someone who was a true master of rock, I'd let them have a listen to LoNero. On top of which, even though it's hard rock, it's got a positive vibe that emanates from the music emotionally!
Mind Blowing/Michelle - Seattle
I love all the Relentless tracks and i love LOOSE the best!
Refreshing/Tim Sauers
I have to say that it was refreshing to the the music that LoNero has put out. It is everything you could want as a guitar player and music fan. These guys are defintiely going to be in my collection for a long time to come.
Incredible!/Jason Nipper
This cd speaks not only to guitar players and instrumental musicians, but ALL musicians and music lovers alike. This is a tightly woven mixture of musical styles all coming together as one well balanced work of art.
