Iconoclast finds the NJ quintet tearing it up in their usual way but I have to admit that the band has been able to fuse the aggression of Paradise Lost with some of the progressive elements from their past catalogue to give us one hell of a release.
9 tracks in total (12 in the special addition) this is over 60 minutes of high quality metal. There are some tracks that I feel may not be up to par (The Lords of Chaos and Light up the Night) but overall is a solid release and one of their best I feel. The riffing from Romeo is relentless and Allen is his usual self with even a little Dio thrown in (Dehumanized). The rythmn section of Lepond and Rullo delivers and Pinella's keyboard playing is more prominent than in the previous release. Yet, for all the good aggressive tracks the stand out for me my favorite is "When All is Lost", a song that really captures all of the key elements of the band and a Russell Allen in a melodic mode. Simply fantastic.
Fans of the band have nothing to fear as this is fine addition to their catalogue. Overall, one of the best releases this year.:hotjump:
9 tracks in total (12 in the special addition) this is over 60 minutes of high quality metal. There are some tracks that I feel may not be up to par (The Lords of Chaos and Light up the Night) but overall is a solid release and one of their best I feel. The riffing from Romeo is relentless and Allen is his usual self with even a little Dio thrown in (Dehumanized). The rythmn section of Lepond and Rullo delivers and Pinella's keyboard playing is more prominent than in the previous release. Yet, for all the good aggressive tracks the stand out for me my favorite is "When All is Lost", a song that really captures all of the key elements of the band and a Russell Allen in a melodic mode. Simply fantastic.
Fans of the band have nothing to fear as this is fine addition to their catalogue. Overall, one of the best releases this year.:hotjump: