(Rated this album with 10 out of 10) Reviewed by
Mark Kell
from North Canton, OH United States
Original? Not really. Perfectly written, executed, and produced? Yes. This band sounds like Helloween, Angra, and Gamma Ray, sometimes blatantly so. The singer mimics Hansen (GR) and Matos (Angra) from time to time and hits Matos' highs even! Throw in some Symphony X and Helstar for the neoclassical shredding and a vampire story line and you've got a band that wears some impressive influences on it's sleeve. For once though, I really don't care. This is heavy, speedy, and unbelievably talented stuff! The neoclassical shredding is stunning with solos that match anyone. The rhythm section us super solid with actual audible and interesting bass work. Honestly, Lost Horizon is the only band in recent years that has brought this kind of intensity and passion to power metal and that's some good company! Anyone who normally stays away from more standard power metal but is a fan of the mentioned bands can pick this up blind as their one clone band for the year. I think you'll be surprised.
