The third album of Sinbreed is again a step ahead. Compared with the predecessor ‘Shadows’ there didn’t change a lot. Perhaps you can say that the songs are even better written and have more quality. With this album the band shows that due to some member changes the music is a constant factor.
Still Herbie Langhans his voice is characteristic for the band. His sand-papered voice does make the band sound a little different from the lot. (German) power metal with balls is still the trademark. Most of the tracks are fast and the guitar riffs are rather heavy and in front of the mix again. Sometimes the music is a bit atmospheric like in “Moonlit Night”, or a little more progressive on “The Riddle”. Even a ballad with piano is available for the balance. Like on the second album there are no cheesy songs. The band sounds inspired and energetic, the songs are well arranged, melodic, fast and well produced.
I haven’t found anything that doesn’t belong on a good record. A job well done and those of you into fast melodic (think Mystic Prophecy, Gamma Ray etc. etc.) power metal have something to look out for.
Tracklist:
01. Creation Of Reality
02. Cross the Great Divides
03. Behind the Mask
04. Moonlit Night
05. Master Creator
06. Last Survivor
07. At the Gate
08. The Riddle
09. The Voice
10. On the Run
Playing time: 44:00
Release date: 26 February 2016
Label: AFM Records
Website: www.sinbreed.com
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