F.O.G.: Broken

F.O.G.

Broken

© 2004 F.O.G. (789577180321)

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Hard rockin heavy metal in the vein of Sabbath

tracks

1 Comin' In
2 Broken
3 Awakened
4 After Forever
5 88
6 Keeper of the Gate
7 Red
8 Fire in the Storm
9 Struggle
10 Man of War
11 Sam
12 Skulls Hill

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For Those Of You About To Rock...
Some bands form in order to achieve fame and fortune. Some feel a burning desire to bend trends and push stylistic envelopes with esoteric art and deconstructionist ideals. Some bands wouldn't be caught dead with the word deconstructionist hanging from their lips. They just want to rock, and hard. The classic rock band FOG is as esoteric as a runaway freight train full of wild boars barreling down a mountainside at high noon. Their guitars scream with the passion of a thousand murderous band saws and their amps crackle and smoke with the rage of ten thousand mother lions. From their mouths fly swords, fire and mercy. They are on a mission - and yes, it is a mission from God. FOG, a name originally chosen as an acronym for "Four Old Guys," is an old-school hard rock and heavy metal band as bent on sharing their passion for Jesus Christ as they are on reviving good old-fashioned musical mayhem. Whether juicing up a worship song like a hot-rod in August, tweaking a classic tune, redefining it's meaning and commandeering it's verve towards their own ends, or unveiling an original song that sounds as if it blasted straight out of a time-machine set to 1974, FOG is unapologetic in both their commitment to vintage rock and in their enthusiastic performance of it.
Front-man and lead vocalist David Miller was rocking pubs as the drummer for various cover bands at the spry age of fourteen. Artists like Alice Cooper, Led Zeppelin, Queen and Van Halen were his musical inspirations. Over twenty years later he merged his passion for gut-crunching rock and roll with his newly invigorated faith in Christ and caught a vision. Miller got together with several friends and church-mates to form what was at first a novelty act, but would soon become a very active ensemble. Warren Poi (guitars,) Jim Groleske (drums) and Rick Shaeffer (bass) joined with Miller and a few other friends to romp through some cover tunes and amped up worship songs. Though the group started as a bit of a joke, they soon found themselves with performance offers from places as diverse as bible studies and biker bars. Turned out as the whole world turned "alternative" around them, a lot of folks just wanted to pump their fist in the air and let their hair down. The five friends all met at The Warehouse Church where they spent years together in fellowship before realizing they shared a love of old-style hard rock, and a common desire to preach the Gospel wherever they could. They found themselves invited to youth groups, outdoor jams and even some of the roughest biker bars in Illinois and Wisconsin. From intimate crowds in church basements to pounding masses in the thousands at outdoor festivals, they followed every invitation and boldly blasted their hearts out. What they lacked in polish they more than made up for in conviction. With their heart stitched plainly on their sleeve, and their amps up to eleven, FOG took shape.
Though willing to go wherever doors open and ears hear, FOG makes no apology for the reason they play. For them it's all about sharing their hearts and having a great time. For these Aurora rock-heads the only thing more satisfying than a blaring power-chord is the knowledge that they are offering a message of real hope in a hurting world. The fact that they get to spread the Word at 110 decibels is just icing on the cake.

Contact Info:

F.O.G.
308 E. Galena Blvd
Aurora, IL. 60505
630-859-0600

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  • Classic Hard Rock!
    author: AngelicWarlord.com

    With its name standing as an acronym for “Five Old Guys”, Aurora, Illinois based F.O.G. returns in 2005 with its third full length releases entitled "Broken". The album finds the band moving in the same 70s influenced classic hard rock and metal direction of its predecessors, creating a sound certain to appeal to fans of Deep Purple, Judas Priest, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and last, but certainly not least, Resurrection Band. As a matter of fact, the following statement at the bands website sums things up best: The classic rock band FOG is as esoteric as a runaway freight train full of wild boars barreling down a mountainside at high noon. Their guitars scream with the passion of a thousand murderous band saws and their amps crackle and smoke with the rage of ten thousand mother lions. From their mouths fly swords, fire and mercy. They are on a mission – and yes, it is a mission from God. I could not have said it better myself… CLICK ON THE LINK ABOVE TO READ REST OF REVIEW

  • FOG's best...crank it up!!
    author: CobaltIce

    This album is by far FOG's best work. The music is tight, the lyrics are meaningful, and Dave Miller really knows how to belt 'em out!! You really can hear the passion that these guys have both for God and their music. If you're looking for a disc that ROCKS...I highly recommend "Broken".

  • For those about to worship... F.O.G. salutes you!!
    author: Maddog (Phoenix Press)

    After multiple playbacks it became obvious... This band is on a mission from God, and they're going to crank it up until you are saved. This is the bands tightest work yet, and the growth they've experienced together leaves us with solid 70's style music. Unlike a previous reviewer who described the lead singer as nasal, I found the vocals to be totally in range and a bit like Bon Scott or early Hagar. Keep F.O.G. on your radar screen... It's only a matter of time before you'll be paying the ticket scalper full price for the nosebleed seats!!

  • Best CD in the world
    author: Shannon

    This CD rocks my world! Thanks for the music.

  • Good doom metal
    author: Eleventh Hour

    What we have here is a raging slab of classic heavy metal. The band delivers their urgent message with a 70's-80's Sabbath-esque style of hard rock and metal that is sure to leave fans of that genre begging for more. The music is thick and driving and the lyrics are straight forward for Christ. My only complaint would be that the singer could use a bit of vocal training. Not that he is a bad singer just a bit nasal sounding. I would also like to hear them achieve a more intense guitar tone similar to what Zakk Wylde acheived on the last two Black Label Society cd's. I can see fans of BLS being fans of F.O.G. as well as the styles are quite similar with that rough biker edge. "Broken" has a guitar vibe that is more akin to Black Sabbath and Place Of Skulls. Overall a very good release! I give the music 5 stars and the vocals 3. Overall 4 stars.

  • Great guitar work, great production, great music, great lyrics
    author: CarTunes

    The best recording from F.O.G. to date! Very tight production on this CD. Warren's guitar sounds are absolutely awesome! As a long time Black Sabbath fan, I really enjoyed the Sab cover tune they do on this CD. My only complaint is...they beat me to the punch (I've always wanted to record that song)!!! If you're into late 70's and 80's rock and metal, get this CD.

  • check this c.d. out
    author: chef baldman

    this band knows 70's metal. they also obviously love our saviour. good effort!!!!

  • awesome rock love the style
    author: tricker

    this is the first cd ive heard from fog and am thrilled to say this is some awesome rock thank god for four old guys

  • These guys really know how to bust out the heavy music
    author: Roz Wilde

    Just like the website says---- FOG rocks!!!!! These guys really know how to bust out the heavy music. The vocals are amazing. NO octave raisers or special effects here!!!! As important as the great music is on this CD even more so is the incredible message of this band. Obviously, these "metallers" get the message too! FOG is proof that you never outgrow the need to ROCK and rock hard. If you are a Black Sabbath fan or an ex-fan and want the heavy style of music but want a better spiritual experience--- These are the guys for you!!!! By the way, Love the ballady "Fire in the Storm". These guys also are a great live experience and are great people to be around and share the music with.

  • Wow, Rockn', together, clear message
    author: Annie

    Jamn' Major, very direct

  • This is the sound track for the documentary of an iron foundery.
    author: Mike

    Picture sweating foundery workers pouring red molten iron from house-sized crucibles into gear castings. FOG is the sound track for heavy industry. Track #6, "Keeper of the Gate", is a nice anomoly from the standard as it adds a wiff of funk to the formula and features interesting interplay between Miller's vocals and Poi's guitar.

  • Clean sounding...hard bang'n professional sounds...right out of the speakers and
    author: Nicki Nova

    Something to groove to day or night... on the stereo or in the car...Excellent Buy!

  • Slammin!
    author: Chris

    The four old guys from F.O.G. are back with their third powerhouse release. From beginning to end, they serve up a big ol' thick slab of some groovin' doom metal in the vein of Black Sabbath. This is a must get CD!!!

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