The Ritual Fires of Abandonment (CD - 2007)

Lyricist: Kahlil Gibran.

Minsk: Tony Wyioming, Sanford Parker, Timothy Mead, Christopher Bennett.

Personnel: Gladys Couri, Taryn Parker (background vocals); Bruce Lamont (saxophone).

Audio Mixer: Sanford Parker.

Recording information: Volume Recording, Chicago, IL.

Disciples of experimental rock and metal acts such as Isis and Tool, as well as fans of vintage NWOBHM, will be intrigued by Chicago's Minsk. Taking its name and inspiration from the famed Belarusian city, this Peoria-based quartet blends a progressive array of instruments and soundscapes on 2007's THE RITUAL FIRES OF ABANDONMENT, yet never at the expense of the necessary loud and heavy ingredients. minimize