Anubis Spire
"Anubis Spire hits you right between the eyes with the Arabic guitar frenzy of So Be It. Starting with a spooky voice lead in right out of a grade Z horror movie, this tune literally sent shivers up my spine! Monster guitar meltdown alternating with a driving whirling-dervish beat... If this doesn't get your blood boiling, SEE YOUR DOCTOR! You may be DEAD!"
-Price Walther
Music Sandwich Magazine
"The album combines diverse influences, ranging from Pink Floyd to Hawkwind, Rush and even Genesis... The result is a fine album..."
- Music Street Journal
"These guys deserve to be famous! I was expecting to hear the usual psuedo-classical claptrap that these days passes as prog, instead, I was belted upside the head by exotic soundscapes of incredible fierousity and beauty..."
- Dawnlight
"Wow, I can't believe that this music has been kept independent for so long. The bands playing style reminds me of Pink Floyd. Guitarist Bill MacKechnie's work involves soothing, airy guitar work and incredibly fast work... The songs are crisp, technically-superb, and melodic. The skill of this group amazes me, as the guitar solos are as fast as most guitar players only dream of, and the melodies are intricate and fascinating. The more one listens to it, the more one falls in love with the style. They draw upon hard beats at times, Arabic music, and world music. Everyone should try out the Old Lions because the music has a lot to offer."
- The Record Reviewer
"Bill MacKechnie is the only new guitarist I'm genuinely in awe of. I've been called on this simple statement by countless hotshot players who list a litany of unforgivable musical "sins" he commits every time he straps on a guitar. My answer to them is simple and straight to the point, Bill's music transcends the instrument. While others look for peer approval and a pat on the head for their faithful execution of the "guitar rules", Bill refuses to recognize that any rules exist. He is, as one of the faithful told me, not so much a guitar player as a force of nature. Spontaneous and gloriously irreverent, he's at his best when he's flying against the sides of the box the guitar police try to put him in. From his releases of over a decade ago to his current work with Anubis Spire, Bill MacKechnie remains uniquely untamed and untouched by convention."
- Maranda Black
Z-ZAM Magazine
Old Lions (In the world of snarling sheep) is the debut CD only issue from Anubis Spire, a four-piece, New York-based, heavy prog/psych, guitar-driven band with a strong eastern vibe. Long tracks and over 65 minutes running time contribute to make this an excellent debut. Bill MacKechnie leads the band on guitar and vocals. On this mostly instrumental outing, MacKechnie's wild guitar parts and strong band sound make this one of the best I've heard for a long time. The opening track, So Be It, cooks all the way with thundering guitar work. Other excellent tracks include Road to Damascus, Amida Rising and Talisman of the Dreamer, a more melodic track with great vocals. If your a fan of guitar rock, this one's worth tracking down."
- Acid Attack Records
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Old Lions
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SO BE IT
(Bill MacKechnie) 3:49
