From: Mark Fonda <>
Covenant 'Nature's Divine Reflection' (1992, USA, 42 min.) - I know some here
have already mentioned this, but without many details, so here goes...
keyboard driven from start to finish as Dave Gryder (formerly a drummer from
a thrash-metal band) plays everything in this all-instrumental magnum opus.
In addition to the drums, he plays Hammond Organ, Mellotron and ARP/Prophet/Korg
synths creating an intense, fast-paced, triumphant journey into spirituality.
If you are a fan of keyboard dramatics with a slightly gothic/metal feel,
this is for you!! Comparisons to Lindh and Emond come to mind, although
I would have to put the musicianship at a half-notch lower. Some guest
guitar work is present on one track... but it is drowned out by the
keyboards. This album is produced by Syn-Phonic and I believe this is
Gryder's only 'solo' release.