The second thing that really interested me about this band was that they were Symphonic Power Metal. Yeah. They have multiple talented singers (two male, one female, and a combined chorus) and some impressive instrumentalist as well, including a backing orchestra and exotic instruments like a lute and harp in some places!
Now this part REALLY intrigued me, this album tells the third part of a chronicle the band has been writing since day one. Each song progresses in the plot of the album and tells of war and the perspectives of people. The background music even sets a setting of where the place is, along with some clever narration (yes, there is an actual narrator in parts). Along with the theme of telling a story, common melodies resurface in other songs throughout the album to help to fit sections together in an entertaining way.
I strongly suggest giving this album a listen, whether you enjoy metal music or not, just so you can read along with the lyrics to the story. For now, I leave you to your own choice in the matter, and I'll try to be back with a new album review whenever one manages to grasp my attention.
