hope yet. As evidence, I'm posting two albums about going through hard
times but emerging better than before. The alternate theme of this
theme-album post could be two albums I enjoy by bands from a country I
hate (Israel). They're also based on stories from the Bible, so how
about that?
Orphaned Land - Mabool
This isn't a surprise to most people involved in this blog. An album
which re-tells the story of the Great Flood, it's full of proggy
goodness and over-the-top metal stylings which are fun for the whole
family. Kind of long for my taste, and by long I do mean rather
repetitive and a little boring, it's still a very solid showing from
Orphaned Land. The band also tantalizes us with their signature
regional influence, bringing in the saz, bouzouki, and oud, and on top
of that their guitar is fantastic. They're not the be-all-end-all of
"oriental" metal as some may say, but they're a very good example of
what can be done with the genre.
Favorite Tracks: The Kiss of Babylon (The Sins), Norra El Norra
(Entering the Ark)
Enjoy!
Amaseffer - Slaves for Life
Now here's one I doubt any of you have heard. Amaseffer is also from
Israel, and they put out a hell of a metal album. This one's based on
the story of Moses and I would say the stronger of the two. First of
all, while it's longer by about ten minutes it feels much shorter. The
songs are also a little more distinct. On the other hand Slaves for
Life is also an airier album which uses clean vocals and soaring
guitar solos for almost the entire album. I'd consider them Israel's
answer to Symphony X in their general sound as well as song structure.
This is no surprise given the person that produced their album has
helped mix Kamelot and Evergrey among other power and prog metal
bands. Oh yeah, and their lead singer's from Therion.
Favorite tracks: Slaves for Life, Midian
Enjoy!
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