A mixture of power and progressive metal, with regular changes in time signatures from song to song, it carries a dignity and grace which is quite captivating throughout, but this doesn't compromise the genuine power that remains present.
Vocalist Andre Matos' voice, often quite high and flying, is a bit strained, but it suits the material quite well, even on the cover of Kate Bush's "Wuthering Heights". Perhaps a bit worryingly, he fits into the role of Cathy with ease.
Such songs as "Carry On", "Angels Cry" (with its brief nod to Paganini's 'Caprice no. 24' classical piece) and "Evil Warning" are winning with their melodiousness and skilful playing, helping to make the record a pleasure to listen to.
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