While waiting for the release in 2022 of the second part of 'D-Day', the Dutch from 'Knight Area' released a preview of this new baby just before the holidays as a Christmas present for their fans and the three tracks offered in this mini album we still make you want to discover more the entire album, because each composition is remarkable: first of all, 'The Journey Home' takes us on a magnificent ballad which unfolds an irresistible melody filled with emotion in which 'Jan Willem Ketelaers' offers us a remarkable vocal performance, then, 'Peace of Mind' shows an equally moving face with a memorable new melody and beautiful epic instrumental parts. As for 'I Believe', it is a much more direct energetic track with a catchy rhythm section which looks towards a very effective progressive metal. Also note that they had done a very nice acoustic cover of 'Freedom for Everyone' in 2020 that we can listen to here. In short, the wait may be long until the release of 'D-Day II - The Final Chapter' because the sample of this short EP shows all the talent of this formation which, with each new album, enchants us. with this subtle blend of symphonic and progressive rock... | |