This is music that aims for the rafters. It is built on a foundation of technical proficiency where every instrument is pushed to its limit, yet it never loses sight of a massive, singable melody. The sound is characterized by bright, metallic production and a sense of constant upward momentum, often feeling more like a rock opera than a standard metal record.
What truly sets this apart is the intersection of Eastern melodic sensibilities with Western progressive structures. The vocal performances are particularly striking, often reaching operatic heights that provide a human emotional core to the complex time signatures and rapid-fire guitar runs. It feels like a bridge between the shred-heavy 80s and the conceptual depth of modern prog.
Start with Flying of Eagle to hear the band at their most cohesive and powerful. It serves as a perfect introduction to their ability to balance heavy riffs with atmospheric synth layers and profound, often spiritually-tinged lyrical themes.
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