Watchtower's debut is generally considered to be the recording most responsible for the development of the progressive metal genre. Full of complex time changes, breakneck tempos, and wailing solos, Energetic Disassembly remains an impressive but difficult listen. The falsetto vocals of Jason McMaster and electronic drumming of Rick Colaluca date the session and the production quality is less than average. Around the time of this release in 1986, the band's popularity grew mostly from tape-t...   [ read more ]

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Considered to be one of the founders of the progressive metal genre made popular by bands like Dream Theater and Fates Warning, Watchtower did not stay together long enough to reap the benefits of their creativity. Their first recording, Energetic Disassembly, hinted at their innovations and talent, but it was Control and Resistance that marked the arrival of a fresh and important voice in the history of both progressive rock and heavy metal. Drawing heavily from bands such as {$Rus...   [ read more ]

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Considered to be one of the founders of the progressive metal genre made popular by bands like Dream Theater and Fates Warning, Watchtower did not stay together long enough to reap the benefits of their creativity. Their first recording, Energetic Disassembly, hinted at their innovations and talent, but it was Control and Resistance that marked the arrival of a fresh and important voice in the history of both progressive rock and heavy metal. Drawing heavily from bands such as {$Rus...   [ read more ]

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