It is still in the northern regions in this case Sweden that I take you but this time with 'Brothers of Metal' who have just released a 2nd studio album 'Emblas Saga' after a first success in 2017 with 'Prophecy of Ragnarök. Seen from the outside, we say that we are in line with power metal groups like 'Powerwolf', 'Gloryhammer' or their compatriots from 'Twilight Force', because they perform dressed as warriors and this is not necessarily false when you start listening to this opus with a narrative suggesting an epic side for what is to follow. But, very quickly, we get caught up in the game because, on the one hand, the melodic lines captivate immediately and, then, they offer us real diversity, each title having its own personality which avoids any feeling of monotony. First of all, we will remember the heady melodies that will certainly be resumed in concert and that we are surprised to whistle, with first of all that of 'One' which never leaves you, or that of the beautiful ballad 'Weaver of Fate' or those of 'Njord' and 'Brothers Unite' with their addictive chorus. Then, the vocal section with three completely different registers forms a rather remarkable mixture and ‘Powersnake’ with its folk side is the perfect example but we can also cite ‘Kaunaz Dagaz’ or ‘To the Skies and Beyond’. And finally, as I said above, the variety of titles and their judicious placement means that you never get bored and in this diversity I will quote my favorite from the album, 'Emblas Saga' which is a real progressive saga where all the ingredients that make the strength of this album are together : a magnificent vocal section, an admirable melody and a considerable epic force throughout the title.
In summary, this second Swedish installment of 'Brothers of Metal' is a real success and 'Emblas Saga' should be intended for a relatively large audience not necessarily a fan of power metal because the whole is very accessible thanks to simple but effective melodies... | |
