I was not able to find any information on the band, other than their lineup. So, we will have to let the music do the talking. Their new album has nine songs, and “The Lifeline Economist” is first, and it’s an opus, at over 15 minutes long. Piano leads off the song, followed by dual male and female vocals. Harsh vocals follow, along with a study guitar riff. It sounds like Symphonic Metal to me, and the composition runs through several dark passages and lighter, more delicate ones that are well constructed. To lead off an album with a 15 minute song is bold, but this one sets the tone for both the band’s musicianship and songwriting abilities.

“Outside the Tetrahedron” begins with bright tones and a hasty pace, crossing the line somewhere between Progressive Power Metal and Symphonic Metal. The band smartly fills in the background as well to keep the song full and rich, and the aggressiveness of the male harsh vocalist is tempered with the beautiful clean female vocals. “Unwounded we Bleed” is much more delicate, and it really showcases the sweeter side of the band. When things are stripped down this much, if often exposes the shortcomings of each member, but there are none here. Each instrument contributes to the song equally. “Homecoming (Sleepy Lies the Forest)” is another emotional song, and you can feel the conviction in the vocals.

“Eyes of our Brothers” has a strong mix of piano and keyboard with guitars, and it pushes a melancholic but melodic sound high into the stars, as the band uses dynamic shifts here and there to accent the more emotional parts of the song. “Demons Within” is the dark composition on the album, and one that they want you to remember. The slow and sinister pace is augmented by a crunchy, powerful riff. It retreats at times, but never really leaves the room. It is waiting for the chance to attack, always. “At the End of it All” closes the album. It’s a bit on the pensive side and is a tender song with mostly clean vocals and piano work.

Overall, what impressed me most was the rich background elements and the band’s sense of grandiosity. They have carefully crafted the album, with impeccable attention to detail, and emotional swells are in the perfect places. It’s strong and firm enough for Metalheads, and delicate enough for those of us who like melody in their music,