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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must-Own Epic Metal Brilliance..., September 25, 2006
I have been a giant progressive metal fan since early Metallica and the criminally underappreciated Death and Watchtower through Dream Theater to today, when a resurgence in metal's popularity has brought many talented bands out of the woodwork. Eidolon is one of the better new prog-metal bands out there....I would describe them as similiar to Nevermore in style, lyrical content and mood but with much more progressive songwriting elements and a more power-metal style singer(who is absolutely amazing, by the way). The dark, sci-fi/fantasy theme of the album is interesting and cool, and they write long, epic and progressive songs with many instrumental breaks and interludes. What really gets me by the throat on this disc, however, is the talent of both guitar players....they churn out precise, technical and super heavy riff after riff, seemingly without end- you could build three great metal albums off of the killer riffs in this one. They're spiraling, fluid playing style is similiar to Symphony X and (as mentioned) Nevermore. Very, very cool guitar work. I need to pick up some of this band's older releases. A must-own epic for fans of the prog-metal genre.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
metallians get ready. eidolon is back and ready to blast you a new one. simply awesome, November 25, 2006
metallians i just have got to say that this album clearly shows that eidolon are ready for the future and are continuing to release top notch power metal albums. glen drover has allways been one of my favorite guitarist. his style is pure no holds barred metal, the sound of his distortion is so distinct and sets him apart from others to give him a unique trademark style all his own. the power of his mellodies is unreal.
i love all of eidolons cd's. i was at first angry because former singer brian soulard is no longer with the band. his singing along with glen's guitar was a perfect team and i truly loved his singing. when i heard they had a new singer i was mad but also curious. once i recieved this cd i first played it and i was amazed that they still sound like they should only a little more practiced and in sync. i first heard track# 8 astral flight and i knew right away that the new singer was none other than pagans mind vocalist NILS K RUE. i was blown away. i have allways been a fan of pagans mind. nils brings something new to eidolon. the old singer was great but i must say that nils k rue has really brought out the true potential of this band. nils has a vocal style that is second to none. he is simply one of the most amazing singers in the power metal world. he could turn any band into a master act. metal fans listen to song # 8, astral flight. it sounds so much like pagans mind. glen has created one of the most amazing guitar mellodies of all time for this song. the mellody and the sheer power of this song is worth the price of this cd alone. listen to the main chorus in the middle of the song, it will take your breath away. metallians dont hesitate to buy this and all eidolons cd's, this is a serious band that is not to be overlooked. if you like me love all types of true metal, may it be symphonic, thrashy, speed, mellodic, epic, folk,traditional, or classic power metal i love it all and have since i was 6-7 years old. eidolon take the sounds of king diamond and leige lord, megadeth and metal church, and give it a more modern aggresiveness and more power and push the accellerator to the floor to create a full throttle crunchy mellodic power metal style all their own. and now with the addition of pagans mind vocalist nils k rue they are at the top of their game, all other metal bands take note, eidolon are back and are sure to give you plenty of competition. also if you truly love power metal check out silent force, grave digger, arwen,freternia,cryonic temple,dream evil, rhapsody, running wild, pink cream 69, wolf,paragon,rob rock, and well there are hundreds more i could list. and absolutely don't forget the classics like sacred oath, manilla road, attacker, tyran pace,and well you get the picture. metallians, brothers and sisters in metal, this is brandon whitson of north carolina saying goodbye and keep the flame burning. also crank some hammerfall for me and no matter what, don't over look eidolon or you will regret it.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Parallel Otherworld is Awesome!!!!!!!, July 14, 2006
If you want to hear some great heavy prog metal this album is for you. Acrobatic vocals, precise drumming, and awesome guitar playing. It has is all with some killer songs.
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