Seizure is a Los Angeles-based symphonic thrash metal band founded by composer, guitarist, and lead vocalist Joey Love. Known for fusing orchestral grandeur with relentless thrash intensity, their music delves into fantasy themes inspired by ’80s role-playing games, wizards, and dragons, while also exploring darker, emotionally resonant narratives.

With a lineup that includes Austyn Coffill (lead guitar), Kaine Livesay (bass), and Nate Wood (drums), the band has collaborated with producer Adair Daufembach (of Megadeth, Angra) . Their upcoming EP showcases heightened orchestral arrangements and personal, introspective storytelling.

Influenced by Blind Guardian, Rhapsody, and Slayer, as well as classical composers Chopin and Liszt, Seizure blends intricate melodies with thrash metal’s raw power, delivering an epic and innovative sound for fans of both classical and metal genres.

New, here’s a thing! We don’t really do death metal, thrash or acid rock here. We do cover rock/hard rock and prog. HOWEVER! We also have a policy that we will listen to what is sent to us and have an open mind. If we like something, then we will review it, and we do feel that listening to a song with an open mind is three minutes of life! Everything to gain. 

And did I like this? Yes, I did actually, which is why this review is here. It is a symphonic rock blast with some prog rock-style lyrics. It is adventurous and on the borders of my personal listening taste! Yet, it was also a brash, compelling listen and it certainly blows away those winter cobwebs!

The press release tells me: “Tears of a Wizard” weaves together classical arrangements and thundering guitar riffs, elevated by Lione’s soaring, emotive vocals. Frontman Joey Love taps rich fantasy themes to place the listener inside the inner turmoil of a wizard haunted by time, isolation, and a mind ablaze with knowledge of the immaterial realm:

“Tears flow down my white beard

I cry the tears of a wizard

Alone in my tower, I wait

With a heart full of sadness and hate.”

The guitar work is frantic, the sound is big, and the story is epic. Watch out for more…

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You can stream music from Seizure here

By Lorraine Foley