Total Metal Records ( Release date – out now)
The back cover of this CD contains the legend ‘the majesty of power metal’ which set my expectations high. In some respects they do reach a high standard and power metal is indeed the order of the day, but ultimately this album is adequate rather than majestic.
Formed in the Ukraine back in 2009 by virtuoso guitarist Dmitriy Pavlovskiy, this is the band’s first full release. As stated the guys play power metal to a high standard with all members turning in first class performances. At times though, this proves to be the band’s downfall as songs are reduced to noodlefests with guitar and keyboards competing against each other. Don’t get me wrong though, there is a lot to like here, most of the time the guys play well and the songs are well written with classical Bach like influences throughout.
Overall then, this is a competent power metal album from a band that are perhaps trying a bit too hard to impress, a bit more focus next time and they could be on to a winner.
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David Wilson
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