Set in the city of London during the year 1898, a new century approaches as the Victorian age draws to an end. It has been ten years since the horrific murders of Jack the Ripper gripped the city in fear. The darkness of those gruesome events still casts a grim shadow over the city and its citizens. An up-and-coming detective is thrown into a murder mystery involving the suspicious death of his former mentor the now retired Metropolitan Police Commissioner. The Detective has vowed to solve this case and begins to discover far more than he ever imagined. Clues and raised suspicions all lead to a twisted tale of betrayal, secret societies, and murder all seemingly linking back to the Ripper. Will the Detective uncover the long-hidden secrets of London’s sorted past or will he become a victim of his own unrelenting obsession?

The album has seven songs. The title track is first, and serves as an introduction to the album. “City Streets” is the first proper song. The riff is lively and combined with thick bass guitar notes, and you can also hear Progressive elements in the music, although there are also slight phasing elements. The singer has a nice voice, and the chorus is catchy, but it doesn’t reach out and grab you. Let’s keep listening. “Lost Souls” has a rougher riff with a crunchy guitar sound and more thick bass notes. This time they band lets the melody flow, and it is both catchy and a bit dark. Although it’s Progressive Rock/Metal, the sound does linger on just a bit too long.

“Pieces of the Past” begins with a good deal of tension from the building and layering of the guitar riff. The singer begins with a snarl in his voice, and the riff is crunchy and dirty. Vocal harmonies are strong in the chorus, and the sound gets better as the song travels onward. “Society” has an electronic entrance that segues into another dark and dangerous riff. In this instrumental, the band gets to explore more, and you can hear their strong musicianship darting in and out of various movements. “Underground” has mysterious sounds as the title suggests, but the vocals come in with a tender touch, and melody shines brightly in the chorus.

“Inferno” closes the album, and it wraps up the tale with an edge in the vocals and music. The bassist and guitarist exchange leading parts in the vein of RUSH, and it is here that you can really take in their musicianship. The album began just a bit rocky for me, but throughout the songs, the music grew on me, and it seemed like they hit their stride at just the right time. They tell the tale with enthusiasm, energy, and spirit.