SAFE

Manticora

Progressive Metal

3.79 | 11 ratings

From Progarchives.com, the ultimate progressive rock music website

praj912

Following on from their two-part epic "Black Circus", Manticora have undergone a bit of a change in sound.

Firslty, they've tuned-down their guitars to get a crunchier gruntier feel. Secondly, they've dropped the fantasy vibe that was present on the "Black Circus" concept album and thirdly they've written some really good lyrics!!!

So what does this mean? Well, they've lost a bit of their progressiveness but gained a whole lot more accessibility. They still retain their thrashy edge and melodic sensibilities but everything is a bit more stripped back. Keyboards are minimal and there is less going on in the background but they're still happy to compose lengthy instrumental sections and come up with a few twists and turns.

Good for metal fans but not essential for proggers.

praj912 | 3/5 | 2011-2-7

MEMBERS LOGIN ZONE

As a registered member (register here if not), you can post rating/reviews (& edit later), comments reviews and submit new albums.

You are not logged, please complete authentication before continuing (use forum credentials).

Share this MANTICORA review

Social review comments () BETA

Review related links

Send comments to praj912
Report this review (#396399)
Buy MANTICORA music online with PA partners
Show all MANTICORA MP3/Stream
Go to MANTICORA page for videos, full discography with ratings, reviews and much more
Go to Safe page for more details, where to buy and ratings/reviews
Search the Forum for MANTICORA related discussions