Genre(s): Progressive Power Metal
Label: M-Theory Audio (NA), Massacre Records (EU), WARD Records (Asia)
Format: CD, digital, vinyl
Release date: October 27, 2023 (NA,Asia), December 1, 2023 (EU)
Tracklist
1. Ozona (4:43)
2. Echoes (4:49)
3. Roots Run Deep (5:20)
4. Perfect Person (4:06)
5. Divided We Fall (6:16)
6. Lost In The Darkness (4:37)
7. Southern Rain (3:57)
8. Unite And Conquer (6:03)
9. Un Dia A La Vez (2:39)
10. Rise Of The Phoenix (5:51)
Total Time 48:21
Credits
Gabriel Guardian - guitars, keyboards
Carlos Zema - vocals
Justin Piedimonte - drums
Joshua Lopez - bass
WithRalph Scheepers (Primal Fear, Gamma Ray) - vocals (3)
Vicky Psarakis (The Agonist, Sicksense) - vocals (6)
Mixed by Joshua Lopez at Widowmaker Studios
Description/Reviews:
US band Immortal Guardian are out with the album "Unite and Conquer", and progressive metal is the style explored on this production. Or to be more precise, this is a band that have mastered the art of combining progressive metal and power metal in just about an equal measure. Energetic surges into power metal landscapes is a recurring element throughout here, explored in longer sections as well as used as energetic impact moments. The progressive metal aesthetics are most commonly used by way of quirky and challenging instrument movements of a challenging and virtuous nature, but the band also makes good use of the more atmospheric laden aspects of the progressive metal tradition alongside occasional dips into more majestic builds and a little bit of theatrical flair. If done right this is a combination that works really well, and that is very much the case for this latest studio album by Immortal Guardian. Energy and virtuosity flavored with atmospheric laden tendencies is what we get here, and if you tend to enjoy bands that mix power metal and progressive metal in a controlled and tasteful manner then you should be the perfect audience for this production. (Olav Martin Bjornsen at progressor.net's facebook)
Also read the review at theprogressivesubway.com
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