Piano? Check. Growls? Check. Epic clean vocals? Check. Well-written lyrics that you’ll be singing to by the second listen? Check. Ovary exploding arrangement of guitar solos and melodies? Check. This is easily one of the best albums Amorphis has come out with. 9/10 Originally published on extrememetal.tv
One of the best examples of symphonic metal, this album combines the soprano voice of classically trained Floor Jansen with the fanfare of an orchestra with heavy guitars and drums providing excellent depth. The choir is well utilized, however the falsetto male vocals, are a hindrance. A majority of females...
Going into battle? Have legions of enemies to slay? Look no further for musical accompaniment than the newest release from Finland’s most prominent vikings, Ensiferum. One Man Army is another installment of what we’ve come to expect and love since the band was formed in 1995. The menacing growls of...