We do not change the style but we return to Europe with the Italians of 'Elegy Of Madness' which after a first album in 2013 'Brave Dreams' have released a second opus 'New Era'. 12 fairly standard lengths titles between 4 and 5 minutes offer us a melodic symphonic metal with a front-women 'Anja Irullo' in a lyrical and classical register and who, although she still has to refine its voice, proposes good interpretations, for example on 'Lunacy' and its refrain which easily enter in your head or 'New Era', very catchy and accessible from the first listen. They also offer calmer moments with the beautiful ballads 'Memories River' and 'Reset' or an orchestral title filled with choirs that could be used as film music with 'Day Zero'. In short, although it does not revolutionize the genre, 'Elegy Of Madness' is a band that should please all amateurs of symphonic metal with singer... | |
