SLAVES FOR LIFE

This is easily the best new release I've come across in 2008. Sweeping orchestrations along with heavy middle eastern instrumentation and ambiance contribute to a very epic sounding metal release.

The lyrics recall the story of exodus up until moses frees the Jews from Egypt. However, this is not a religious release. It's just a concept album based on an old story. You don't have to be religious to enjoy this album at all. Trans-Siberian Orchestra sounds more religious than Amaseffer.

Listen to a sample of the album and you can get a pretty good idea if you will like it or not. If they can keep up this level of quality, I can see Amaseffer as the next big thing from Israel.

If you like the sound of Orphaned Land, check this record out.