Comments:
Australias Crimsonfire is starting to make waves outside of
their native shores, and for good reason. The band blends the intricacies
of Progressive Metal juggernauts like Dream Theater with the more
melodic Power Metal stylings of a band like Power Quest and really
hits the middle ground in both genres. Not only that, they have a
singer by the name of Louie Gorgievski who can hit some criminally
high notes. Putting this together with atmospheric keys, expert drums
and strong guitar playing, and youll want to keep listening.
The
CD begins with Eternal Days, a triumphant and racing track.
On drums is Domenic Pinto, and youll be paying attention to
him for this entire journey. He isnt just there to keep a beathis
playing is machine-like and impressive. Vocalist Gorgievski has an
extremely smooth and clean delivery, much like youd expect from
this brand of music. When the song closes out, he hits a perfectly
pitched high note that would have King Diamond saying, Wow,
thats pretty high.
A
New Dawn is next with a cool guitar riff from Anthony Tabone.
Bands of this nature can sometimes get in their own way trying to
prove their musicianship. Crimsonfire seems more song-oriented, as
youll understand the more you listen. Each player has their
role, none more important than the other. The keys by Dianne Melichar
are flowing and smart, especially between verses. Pinto is nuts on
drums again. Hed be a maniac in a live setting.
Crimsonfire
doesnt go overboard with their song length, and one of their
longest is the song Morning of the Magicians. This is
a keyboard and voice only track at first, really allowing Gorgievski
to steal the spotlight. This is the first time Tabone slows down his
guitar playing and becomes more delicate. By two minutes in, drums
and bass join the fray, and if you arent reminded of Dream Theater,
you arent listening. The song morphs into a heavier entity after
three minutes, and spoken lyrics are sent your way. When Gorgievski
sings again, his voice has an edge and is much heavier. The song just
builds and builds, with those amazing Pinto drum fills again. A shredding
riff and then a scream from Gorgievski send the song to another land,
and this is one of Tabones best solos as well.
Lest
you start thinking the band is more progressive than just metal, check
out Empire of Fear. Gorgievski actually sounds like Bruce
Dickinson on this track, shouting with real anger yet on key, and
the opening riff is immense as well. Region of Legends
is another ripper, a full-speed blazing track. They do this sort of
track with the same vigor of their slower ones.
Tears
in a Greystorm has a regal feeling to it, sounding like a song
youd hear if Tad Williams made movies about his books. This
is another keyboard-led song that builds and builds until all the
other instruments join. Gorgievski will be compared to singers like
James LaBrie in his lower range, because it is less throaty and softer
than his higher range.
You
may ask yourself if Metal needs another Progressive/Power Metal band.
The answer to that question will always unequivocally be YES
if they are good! All of the members in the band know how to wield
their instruments, their songs are strong, and considering that they
just opened for Queensryche, you dont get that slot if you arent
worth it. Check Crimsonfire out today.
www.crimsonfire.com.au
Track
listing:
01. Eternal Days
02. A New Dawn
03. Reign in Fire
04. Morning of The Magicians
05. The Age of Aquarius
06. Empire of Fear
07. Darkside to Sanity
08. Region of Legends
09. Tears in a Greystorm
10. The Rising Sands
HRH
Rating: 7.6/10
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