I always loved this band since I first heard their records back in 1998. By then, they were already established force to reckon with in the extreme metal. The first five records are a must for every fan of melodic, dark, extreme symphonic metal. Now in 2017.CoF have released their album number twelve. The LP version contains 9 tracks plus Annihilator cover. The songs are in the vein of the last few Cradle albums. “Heartbreak and Seance”-the first single from the album is classic CoF style being a harsh metal song but also full of emotion, drama and melody. “Wester Vespertine” is an anthemic brutal masterpiece showing me all the things because of which I learned to love this band through all these years. “The Seductiveness of Decay” gives a nod towards the bands roots having a nice Iron Maidenesque galloping part in the middle. For me, the best song on the album is “Vengeful Spirit” having a great female spoken/sung melodic part and being almost trash metal song. “Death And The Maiden” gives the album epic ending it deserves. For us fans that love Cradle, this album will be great and for all others that dont like the band, they will sure not start liking it after this one.

8,5/10

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