Wait, there is something different here.

There are, for this writer’s money, a lot of young bands searching and getting close, but not quite hitting the mark. Of course, it’s all personal preference.

However, House of the Heroes has found something, especially with "Code Name Raven" (The End Is Not The End Gotee 2008). Even "Leave You Now" and "Lose Control" from the same CD display a versatility in musicianship that reflects some quality influences.

You see, there is something the same here as well. After all, these young fellows cite The Beatles, Muse, Third Eye Blind, along with Rufus Wainwright, Danny Elfman and the Beach Boys as influences. "Code Name Raven" has some of the tight harmonies and fun background singing that made some of the major names of the 1960s so popular. The title tune "The End Is Not The End" has an interesting combination of Beach Boy harmony, growling guitar and some of the flavor of the young bands that are gathering fans across the U.S. Midwest.

In the band lineup are Tim Skipper – vocals, guitar; Jared Rigsby – guitar, vocals; Colin Rigsby – drums, vocals; AJ Babcock – bass, vocals.

Check this group out in Orlando, Florida or Saint Petersburg, Florida. House of the Heroes will also be in Athens, Georgia and Gainesville, Florida on this tour.

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