THE GREAT DESTROYER

HORIZON'S END formed in 1993, and almost 20 years seeing them again; this energetic 4th opus on a melodic metal base with progressive symphonic breaks surfs on the 80s and 90s, at the crossroads of vintage power and progression.

"Damage" intro.. bombastic, I read on SHADOW GALLERY yes why not, I think it's much more metallic, the choirs ahead but an aggressive vocal, a nervous speed riff on HELLOWEEN, sound lots of metal bands from the 80s and 90s like KAMELOT comes to me there; bass break and zappaesque guitar arpeggio, crazy before a beautiful guitar solo and the choirs again in a symphonic drift. "Last to Succumb" medieval folk before releasing 90s prog metal; the break on the original sound of Mános Hadjidakis tickles the ear before a return that rings in my memory on many groups. "The Trail of Notes" a one-shot rock opera on the New York Rock'n' Roll Ensemble, a used tune for a fresh sound, surfing on Mr BUNGLE, QUEEN and a black text taken in parody, a delirious melodic title; crazy and fresh with an explosive end filled with keyboards, riffs, festive choirs to dance to. "Another War with a crystalline fluid keyboard intro then hollywood metal à la RHAPSODY; the technical guitar solo with a triple pedal and the strafing keyboard to the classic cinematic break. "Catalyst of Fear" for two minutes of intro-happiness, symphonic; after a consensual title with its easy-flowing prog slope; melodic synth break and soft and nervous finish.

"They Will Rise Again" aggressive melodic metal; SYMPHONY X, ANGRA, MALMSTEEN to the millimeter with a fine folk-medieval arpeggio, to feast on victory on the battlefield. "Nightmares" smelling of RHAPSODY OF FIRE, with classical piano and nervous guitar, all served by machine-gun drums; acclaimed melodic power metal in the 90s; yet another solo from Kosta sets fire, helped by Sakis the head to think of the group. "The Parade" futuristic electro synth and a usual melodic chorus track; a crescendo gives strength, scale and metallic heaviness; title that rises and gives emphasis and a tiring length. "Voices from the Sea" futuristic metal synth intro worthy of the growl contribution of Theoharis of HAIL SPIRIT NOIR, denoting other titles; yet the heavy riff was well highlighted by these keyboard notes; Kosta releases the most beautiful solo of the album, female voices adding to the strange side; one last fusion break. "Postcards from War" with an epic, progressive and majestic intro, Vassilios on an original and moving hushed vocal register, melodic, playful air and fluffy, Arabic and warlike synth breaks, a title that changes the situation a little late.

For those who are missing this epic genre right now.