Recently
i received a package with the latest releases from Sound
Riot, actually i had to receive something from this
label almost two years but better later than ever. So this
time is the turn for Unchained, a band from Sweden
and here we have their self titled full length album, which
they include nine tracks of melodic metal. After a promo CD
back in 2002 the band achieves to release their debut album
early this year. So what to expect for a new band coming straight
from Sweden? For sure at least a quality release. Unchained,
follow the path of melodic metal, with interesting, well worked
compositions and smart ideas inside their songs. But while
the band did a great start with "My Guide",
their single track, then we have "The Analyst"
another great track and then "Ghost of the Alchemic
Hall", suddenly they lost their ideas, i don't know
why it happens, the rest tracks are almost just some average
melodic metal tracks, except the last one, which close really
great the album. I believe that if Unchained had tracks
like the three first in the whole album, we will had a great
debut album, but now i believe that they must work more and
to release these tracks in their second attempt. The guys
have the abilities, now they need only time for hard work
and i am sure they will the future in their feet. If you like
melodic metal, like Edguy, Iron Maiden
and other great bands check the album from Unchained.
SCORE
out of 7.7/10 Antonis Maglaras
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