Evo i novog albuma Talijana, Rhapsody Of Fire. Nakon brojnih sudskih peripetija, svađa i razilaženja u postavi ovog benda je od originalnih članova ostao samo klavijaturist Alex Staropoli. Novi album sadrži deset epskih pjesama za one koji su navikli na rad ovog benda i koji su fanovi biti će zadovoljni. Rhapsody Of Fire, za one koji ne znaju, sviraju epski, simfonični melodični warrior power metal. Sad sam se puno nakenjao sa žanrovima jelda? Ali, tako to je. Vokal je inferioran negdašnjem pjevaču Fabio Leoneu, ali je na visini zadatka i nije bolji ni lošiji od vokala sličnog žanra. Klavijaturske simfonije i backing zborski vokali su odlični kao i uvijek. Podosta pjesama je onako skoro filmski soundtrack catchy prepuno odličnih melodija i refrena koji te tjeraju da pumpaš šaku u zrak i kreneš u boj protiv zmajeva, zlih čarobnjaka i sličnih stvorova. Ima i žešćih riffova kao u epskoj, preko 16 minutnoj Vanquished By Shadows koja svojom dužinom i izmjenom dijelova znatno odstupa od ostalog materijala kvalitetom i žestinom, imajući čak vokalne dijelove slične black metal pjevanju u nekim dijelovim. iako nijedna pjesma na ovom albumi nije loša, da se razumijemo. Moji favoriti su još naslovna pjesma i The Bloody Pariah. Ovaj album nije na razini bendovih opusa kada su se još zvali samo Rhapsody, koji su legendarni albumi, ali nije ovo ni loš album.
Let Pandora’s Key guide you to a dark realm of melodic metal, where explosive and enchanting music weaves tales that echo long after the last note has faded. The band releases its second single “Falls the Shadow”, in preparation for the release of their first full-length album “Yet I Remain”.
Pandora’s Key are: Vera Veldhuizen – clean vocals Rik van Schaaik – heavy vocals Sebastiaan Pongers – lead guitar Bram Luiken – rhythm guitar Regine Lotstra – bass Dimmy Marcelissen – drums
Falls the Shadow
“Between the rise and the fall Between the curtain and the call Between the shroud and the pall Falls the Shadow”
“Falls the Shadow” is an explosion of sound and emotion. The track, inspired by T. S. Eliot’s “The Hollow Men” and the closing aria from Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas, draws its intensity from these lyrical classics. A new outlet for the age-old feeling of despair in the face of crises.
Embrace the profound and immersive sounds of Horrorgraphy through the lyric video “Destiny.” The track offers a thrilling glimpse into their upcoming album, “A Knight’s Tale,” set to unleash its epic narrative on January 19, 2024, through Wormholedeath.
“Destiny,” a soul-stirring composition, delves deep into the enigmatic powers of fate, transcending the bounds of human promises. The eloquently crafted lyrics paint a vivid tapestry of desires, akin to the adrenaline of a hunt, while seamlessly weaving in the timeless presence of Philostrate, an esteemed figure. Offering profound insights into life’s relentless struggles against envy, the verses stand as a testament to the band’s lyrical prowess, entwining themes of destiny, desires, and the perennial battles that shape our existence.
This lyrical opus forms part of Horrorgraphy’s exploration into mythologies and fantastical realms, drawing inspiration for their upcoming album from Geoffrey Chaucer’s renowned work, ‘A Knight’s Tale.’ With two critically acclaimed albums already in their arsenal, the band is primed to elevate the symphonic metal landscape with this eagerly awaited release.
Band Members:Dimitris Sakkas, Founder, Guitars, Keyboards, Bass, Drums, Sound Engineering Katerina Sougklakoy – Female Vocals Sevi Spanou – Female Vocals Jason Tsolakis – Vocals Ligmos – Black Vocals Seek – Tenor Vocals
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