When it comes to Symphonic Power Metal you can expect epic sounding songs, high pitched clean vocals, and fast instrumentation. This seems to be a power metal album done by the book. "Immortalia" is a stellar release and does not disappoint. The vocals are spot on and the guitar solos are actually half decent. The keyboards are not over whelming and appear just often enough to remind you that they are there before fading into the rest of the music. The symphonic elements add a nice touch to the already epic music making for a very full and robust sounding album. SOUND STORM is a pretty good all-around Power Metal band that I'll be keeping an eye on for future releases.

The start of "Immortalia" is an epic and operatic one with a symphonic opera to set the mood for the rest of the album. The title track being only two minutes is still a strong opener and an appropriate title song. "Back To Life" has a galloping tempo to start things off and sets the pace for the rest if the album. This track also has a pretty strong chorus to keep it entertaining and not to mention a tasty solo near the end. The next song "The Curse Of The Moon" has a couple good solos that show the impressive fret work of Valerio Sbriglione and the interesting use of the keyboard by Davide Cristofoli. "Blood Of Maiden" makes for a robust sounding track where Philippe D'Orange trades the lead vocals with what sounds like the IRON MAIDEN the song title could be referring to. Add a choir, a killer dual solo between guitar and keyboard, pounding double bass drums, and you have an extremely epic sounding Power Metal track that will leave you gasping for air at the end. "Blood Of Maiden" is definitely one of the stronger tracks off the album. Track number 8, "Seven Veils", is a slower song but that does not make it less entertaining. It has a neat sitar intro that sets a Middle Eastern / Arabian atmosphere before the normal power metal sound takes over once again. The tempo switches between quick and slow speeds making it one of the more interesting tracks of "Immortalia". With the addition of female vocals and lyrics in a different language "Seven Veils" is a track you won't soon forget. The slowest song on the album, "Watching You Fading", is still an amazingly epic track. It's a ballad type song and done very well. The keyboard harmony fits perfectly here and helps add to the mood. "The Portrait" is the 9 minute closing track. The first 45 seconds are mainly of a violin and piano creating a somber mood. The same somber mood is taken and electrified with a very nice guitar riff and quick solo. Being the longest song on the record helps make it the best and most enjoyable. It has plenty of solos, tempo changes, and symphonic elements to help make the nine minute ride anything but boring.

All in all, "Immortalia" is a solid release from a decent Power Metal band. The vocals are full of emotion and it's easy for the listener to sit back and enjoy the sonic adventure this album will take his or her ear on. If you are a fan of Power Metal at all this is definitely worth picking up.