David Cardwell is a master songwriter, guitarist, musician, and producer. Everything he does is of the highest quality. When working with him on a recent project in his studio, I came face-to-face with his great phrasing, chops, and compositional ideas. His ability to take anything, even the most simple idea, and turn it into something amazing is incredible. I am truly honored to be a part of what he is doing. Anything that he has released or will release in the future is an absolute necessity for every musician, no matter what the instrument. I would recommend his capabilities as a studio producer, guitarist, and musician to anyone who wants the best in what they are doing.
Zack Uidl
www.zackuidl.com
www.thenextstepguitar.com
“As with all great musicians, the quality of their music increases as time progresses and they become ever closer to mastering their craft. Dave Cardwell is a living testament to this phrase. His guitar playing, vocal ability, and compositional ideas are superb and never cease to amaze me. He can come up with the heaviest, most technical, melt your face-off Metal riffs and solos or turn it completely 180 and reach down with all 6 strings to the nether regions of the soul. I am honored to know and work with Dave Cardwell and I know he will be very successful in the Music Industry.”
Kole
www.kolemusician.com
www.thenextstepguitar.com
"Dave Cardwell is bringing back the TRUE metal! His music is the total package of killer songwriting; complete with headbanging metal riffs, expressive solos and great vocals. Dave's dedication to his craft and musical skills are refreshing to hear, to say the least. This guy is for real and is here to stay!"
Mike Philippov
www.mikephilippov.com
www.thenextstepguitar.com
Dave Cardwell is an ever growing metal production machine!! He regularly releases more CD material than anyone I know and with each release it JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER!!! Armed vocally and with killer chops and riffs, for those who have been disappointed in the gradual watering down of good ole in your face metal Dave Cardwell is your greatest medicine.
Randy Johnson
http://www.guitarpsycho.com
First of all congratulations! Because the cd is smoking! The production is really good, very clear and powerfull! Cool guitar sounds and great voice! Also the drums sounds good! The songs are great and the songwriting is interesting! I really like Storm! but also the title track is a great one! So congratulation again and please send this cd to all the labels you know i'm sure you'll be signed in one of them!
Francesco Fareri
www.francescofareri.com
David Cardwell is one of those young spirits that have talent beyond their years. He projects a professional attitude and a mentality that few people posses and he accomplishes this with a dose of youth. Even though he is only 20 years old he can still play the guitar with the greats and write great songs with feel, groove and attitude!! I will definitely keep my eye out for David. He is a Diamond in the rough, once he gets his craft perfected he will be among the greatest stars this world has ever seen!
Oscar Ortega
www.myspace.com/oscarortega
Dave Cardwell's playing is killer, his riffs are brutal and his records are among some of my favorites to listen too. He really knows what he likes and the heavy metal community shines because of it. I can't wait to hear what he releases next!
Grant Hatfield
www.granthatfield.com/
Dave is a awesome guitarist with lots of great ideas going on! All of his albums in Raise the Shield are fantastic, and they really take me back to that thrash of the 80's! He is a huge talent, and I'll definitely be looking forward to his future projects!!''
Ysrafel
www.ysrafel.com/
"Dave Cardwell is an exciting up and coming guitarist and songwriter of killer metal tunes. I've had the pleasure of working with Dave and hearing his records, each new recording he sends me is leaps and bounds better than the one before... There is no end in sight for the amount of growth, skill and maturity in Dave's playing and writing!"
Tom Hess
www.tomhess.net
Powerful, melodic and ass kicking! You can't help but get pumped when listening to Dave's music. Top notch guitar playing and great song writing. It is time to Raise The Shield!
Lee Carlson
www.leecarlsonmusic.com
“The thing that gets me the most about this fuckin' guy is the fact that he's releasing so much material in such a small amount of time, but what's crazier is how much better he is on each album.”
Steve Grigdesby
www.myspace.com/officialamericanbullet
Dave's music has its own style, I like the mix of shredding with old-school metal that he does. He has the power, the technique and the passion.
Angel Zamora
www.angel-zamora.com
www.thenextstepguitar.com
“Dave Cardwell from Indianapolis is a man with perseverance. …Dave is the man!”
Tormentor Erich
www.lordsofmetal.nl
“If you are going to form a speed/thrash metal outfit you better have a guy that can really bring the mail. Raise the Shield seems to have that category covered with Dave Cardwell.”
Matthew Hoffman
www.hardrockhaven.net
“Dave has been charged with interesting ideas and musical skills to the extreme.”
Stefan
www.metaltoinfinity.tk
Cardwell is a commendable guitarist and bass player…
Derric Miller
www.hardrockhaven.net
