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Review:
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This Brazilian band has supported the likes of top
European bands Tarja (ex lead singer of Nightwish) and Within
Temptation, and like their famous footballers (no, not gridiron,
the other sort, ask Tom Cruise’s mate, David Beckham), they
are desperate to be signed by one of the big teams and be
given their chance on the world stage. Their style is up-tempo
gothic metal, like a more guitar driven, less symphonic,
Within Temptation (symphonic gothic metal), with occasional
forays into power metal territory. Brazilian beauty Rachel
Shuler has a lovely pure voice, similar to Sharon Den Adel’s
‘Angels’ style (Angels is a song on Within Temptation’s
Silent Force album). ****
‘Mirror of Tears’ shows their range, melodic verses,
powerful soaring choruses and a gentle interlude, ‘Sober
Dreams’ has an exquisite melody, headbangers will enjoy
the driving ‘Break the Silence’, ‘Angels Lullaby’ starts
with a gorgeous semi-acoustic passage before building into
a power ballad, and the closing epic, ‘ Beautiful Storm’
allows them to really spread their prog wings. The standout
is the premier league piano ballad, ‘Eternal’. ****
Personally, I found the guitars are too loud, and the
keys too quiet, but I’m a keyboard player. Available from
CD Baby, this album shows that they are a band with the
ability to become international, highly recommended for
all melodic metal fans. 8.5 out of 10
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