The baby of guitarist/keyboardist Stephen Forte, this French (another first for me, I think) band plays a progressive style of power metal, with a sound that has obvious links to Symphony X, from the haunting keyboard sounds to the complex arrangements and song compositions. Complete with impressive vocalist David Readman, this is a worthy debut, with its pleasing classical influences and baroque style, even if it takes some work to get into. Featuring two instrumentals (including an adaption of Led Zeppelin's "Immigrant Song"),
Sanctus Ignis has highlights which include "Second Sight", "In Nomine..." and "Panem et Circences".
***1/2
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