3.0 out of 5 stars
For the friends of "Firewind", November 5, 2007
This review is from: Overlord's Perpetual (Audio CD)
Following the launch of "Firewind" and guitar wizard Gus G to international level, a new guitar player emerged from the Greek metal ranks in 2004. Undertaking the pseudonym Overlord, the guitarist puts together a temporary band featuring "Firewind" Key player Bob Katsionis and drummer Fotis Benardo (who played with Gus G in "Nightrage") Additionally V. Axiotis is in charge of the vocals and does fine.
Taking into account that Overlord consciously decided to seal his music in the inflexible barriers of neoclassical power metal (pretty much the "Malmsteen style"), one could admit that his album came out quite well. By definition there is nothing innovative here but the compositions are good enough and definitely fun listening to. Above all this album establishes the potential of Overlord at least as a technical guitar player.
In addition the production of this album is good. All instruments are mixed and balanced properly delivering a warm sound, yet the guitar and drum sound lacking in depth at parts.
Finally, a good album from Overlord which will not disappoint fans of "Firewind". If you have already bought all four Firewind albums and can not wait for a new Firewind release buy this, it will hopefully satisfy you for a while.
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