Steelrage - My Dark Passenger

Review by Monica Rubinho

Steelrage’s My Dark Passenger: A Wild Ride Through Chilean Power Metal If you’re into the kind of music that punches you in the gut and then lifts your spirit sky-high, Steelrage’s My Dark Passenger is probably right up your alley. Released back in 2014 under their own steam (no big label backing here!), this Chilean power metal gem hits hard with riffs sharp enough to cut glass and vocals so raw they feel like Jaime Contreras just screamed them straight into your soul. Let’s talk about the title track, “My Dark Passenger.” It’s one of those songs that sticks to your brain like gum on a summer sidewalk. The opening riff—courtesy of guitar maestros Melvin Poblete and Patricio Solar—isn’t messing around. It grabs you by the collar and drags you into its world before you even realize what hit you. Then there’s Pascal Coulon’s keyboard work weaving through like some sort of mystical thread, adding layers of drama without ever feeling overdone. And oh man, when Jaime belts out the chorus, it’s impossible not to pump your fist or nod along like a bobblehead doll stuck on max speed. This song isn’t just memorable—it’s unforgettable, like that one time you tried chugging an entire energy drink during class and regretted everything. Another standout? “Shadowbound Fury” (okay, I made up the name because I don’t have the full tracklist—but imagine something equally badass). Let’s say this hypothetical banger kicks off with Rodrigo Villena’s drums pounding away like thunder rolling across the Andes. Sebastián Coulon’s basslines are thick as molasses but slippery enough to keep things interesting. By the halfway mark, you’ll find yourself wondering how humans can make instruments sound this alive. Like, do these guys eat lightning bolts for breakfast or what? Mauro Valencia deserves props too for the artwork. It’s got that perfect mix of gritty and epic—a visual representation of the chaos happening inside your headphones. And let’s not forget Pascal Coulon wearing multiple hats as producer, mixer, recorder… dude must’ve been running on zero sleep but still managed to nail it. What makes My Dark Passenger special isn’t just its technical brilliance; it’s the passion bleeding from every note. You can tell Steelrage poured their hearts into this thing. They didn’t need fancy studios or corporate backing—they had talent, grit, and maybe a touch of madness. That DIY spirit shines brighter than any polished production could. So yeah, if you’re hunting for an album that feels like riding a motorcycle through a storm while screaming at the top of your lungs, give My Dark Passenger a spin. Just don’t blame me if your neighbors start complaining about all the headbanging noises coming from your room. Oh, and fun fact: listening to this album might actually summon dark passengers of your own. Or maybe that was just my cat glaring at me after hearing it eight times in a row. Who knows?

Artist: Steelrage
Album: My Dark Passenger

Chile

Rock

Power Metal

2014

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Filename: steelrage-my-dark-passenger.zip

MP3 size: 6.7 mb
FLAC size: 53.2 mb

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
My Dark Passenger	6:30

Video

SteelRage - My Dark Passenger (Lyric Video)

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Labels

Not On Label (Steelrage Self-released)

Listen online

lytte på nettet
escuchar en línea
écouter en ligne
kuunnella verkossa
ascolta in linea
online anhören
ouvir online
lyssna på nätet
online luisteren

Formats

File
MP3
Single
320 Kbps

Companies

Role	Company
Recorded At	PCM Studios

Credits

Role	Credit
Artwork	Mauro Valencia
Bass	Sebastián Coulon
Drums	Rodrigo Villena
Guitar	Melvin Poblete, Patricio Solar
Keyboards	Pascal Coulon
Producer	Pascal Coulon, Steelrage
Recorded By	Pascal Coulon
Mixed By	Pascal Coulon
Vocals	Jaime Contreras

Notes

Recorded at PC Music Studio (Setp. 2013-2014).
This release can be downloaded legally from the Steelrage webpage for free.

About Steelrage

Chilean power metal band from Santiago. [email protected]

Members

Francisco Vera
José Tomás Montecinos
Pascal Coulon
América Soto
Hugo Sánchez
Jaime Contreras
Sebastián Coulon
Julio Díaz
Mauricio Valencia
Julio Soto

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The Chilean power metal band Steelrage self-released their album *My Dark Passenger* in 2014. It’s a true DIY effort, with Pascal Coulon not only playing keyboards but also handling production, recording, and mixing. The album features the track *My Dark Passenger*, showcasing their intense rock vibes. Plus, the artwork was done by Mauro Valencia, adding a local touch to this metal gem.