UPN Metal Masters, Richard Morava - Morava Management
“I was very impressed with [Area 51's] set...I'd have no problem putting them on an Ozzfest or putting them opening up for Metallica...they're tight, they're ready for a national tour, they're my pick of the night.”

UPN Metal Masters, Matte LaPorte - John Oliva's Pain
"Extremely heavy band, great riffs, I like them a lot. Very Impressed!”

UPN Metal Masters, John Oliva (Savatage)
"I like this band a lot...I saw an amazing amount of potential with these guys.”

UPN Metal Masters
“I think Area 51 definitely has a brotherhood that really shows.  I think these guys definitely work well together. I think the dynamics, the changes...these guys....they got it together and it shows. Great band, hopefully great future.”

The Tampa Tribune: Friday Extra
“Tampa’s Area 51 can play as heavy as any band currently clogging the airwaves. But there’s a lot more going on here, lyrically and musically, than with most Ozzfest second-stage hopefuls.

Orlando City Beat
“On Embryonic, Area 51 uses a bottom-heavy, jackhammer-like guitar onslaught, which is mostly mid-paced throughout the record, rather than speed to showcase their sonic brawn. Not only is it pretty well-executed, it makes the album more prone to frequent listens.

Pat Floyd's guitar playing is muscular, charging and precise. Jeremiah Lazzara's double-kick drumming is not only versatile but also has that great clicking quality reminiscent of …And Justice For All-era Metallica…”

Spice Boy, The Bubba the Love Sponge Show, 98Rock
“…Area 51, we love you guys.”  

Devolution Magazine,  United Kingdom
"What happens when you take the progressive rock bands of the 70's and early 80's and let them listen to the nu-metal musing of bands like Tool and Flaw? Well, the answer is you get bands like Florida's Area 51. With the heavy doom ladened bass lines of Nathan Etana, clear, almost preaching tones of Xavier (great metal name) Mintaka and in the almost maiden-esque leading of Pat Floyd and round it all off with the beautifully complimentary multi-speed drumming of Jeremiah Lazzara, it's no wonder that these guys have such a good local following (their 2 1/2 pages of achievements is impressive reading.)" www.devolutionmagazine.co.uk

Crypt Magazine, Las Vegas
"AREA 51 has achieved the perfect blend of the technical and melodic on this new disc. Xavier's lead vocals are the perfect blend of harmony, melody, and growls that would make Ronnie James Dio and Tom Araya proud. The guitar riffs that Pat lays down can hold their own against anything out there, and in many cases, just blow the competition off the road. The drum work of Jeremiah would make John Bonham, Keith Moon, and Lars Ulrich smile. Last, but certainly not least, the bass guitar work is absolutely incredible, and if you don't know it by now, Nathan refuses to use a pick when playing bass, which puts him in a very elite group of musicians, and I know Cliff Burton has to be looking down and saying to himself" Right On". The album is politically and socially relevant, filled with "make you think" lyrics which have been missing from commercial radio for too many years now.

They have also released a video for the song "Communion", which is in 3-D animation and was created, directed, and produced by Xavier and Pat. It is visually stunning!! Listen to the disc once and you will like it. Twice or more and it just may end up on your favorites list, don't say you haven't been warned. Finally, after seeing the last several years produce a lot of self indulgent, soulless, crap music, the New Wave of American Heavy Metal (NWAHM) has finally arrived and AREA 51 is leading the charge. Be on the lookout as they prepare to invade a town near you!!!" www.cryptmagazine.com

Metal to Infinity, Belgium, September 2004
“Area 51 is a Florida based Metal band activated and formed since July 1996...these guys are really original and unique in our world of Metal. Drummer Joey left the Area 51 camp and a new member joined by the name of Jeremiah Lazzara. The current line up is very talented, very technical in everything they do...Through the years, Area 51 became real professionals. As far as I know, "Embryonic" is their first official release and as mentioned before, original and unique to the core and very difficult to compare with other bands but I'll give it a try.

Bands I would like to compare Area 51 are Pscychotic Waltz, Anacrusis, Cynic (Focus album), Further Lo... all bands who created a special sound over the years too. If you don't know these bands, try to check them out and you'll know what I mean. The using of [Xavier's] voice is outstanding and through and through unique. No problem for this guy to use his voice in different levels or stages. Musically, the band spread out a real heavy sound with fantastic guitar, bass and drum skills all over the line. We have to deal here with a very intelligent form of Progressive / Power / Melodic Rockin' music. Sometimes nice, clean and lower played but you better be prepared for some faster and more aggressive parts as well.

All the songs on the CD don't bother for one single moment and also the production is in very good condition, actually done by Area 51 themselves. I'm totally surprised about the results of this album and hopefully, these guys can count on the support of all you precious Metal maniacs out there! Feel free to lay an eye an ear on a band called Area 51, especially If you're in for a dose of Metal, different from many others and with an original sound!

Try out this American 'different from the rest' Metal band and you truly won't regret at all. Take it or leave it! Find out more about Area 51 at: www.xarea51x.com... very special and unique website!   MY POINTS: 86 / 100”  www.metaltoinfinity.tk