Seven Ravens - Barely Hanging On

Seven Ravens‘ debut album Barely Holding On is the culmination of many years of writing from producer / singer Scott Bazzett and guitarist James LePak. To his credit, Bazzett apparently realized his own singing shortcomings so he had singer Michael Bormann (Jaded Heart, Bonfire, Silent Force) handle the lead vocals instead on the album. Rounding out the line-up are some other semi-familiar names consisting of bassist Tony Franklin (The Firm, Blue Murder), bassist Donnie Van Stavern (Riot, Alcatrazz), drummer Bobby Jarzombek (Riot, Rob Halford, Sebastian Bach), drummer Matt Starr (Mr. Big, Ace Frehley, Black Swan), drummer Kevin Soffera (Seether, Breaking Benjamin). I confess never having heard of Soffera but then again, I have never intentionally listened to Seether or Breaking Benjamin either.

 Bazzett and LePak apparently did not spare any expense recruiting Pete Newdeck (Midnite City) to do the mixing and Harry Hess (Harem Scarem) to do the mastering.