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Spheric Universe
Experience are hailing from France
and this is their second delivery.
They started as a trio in 1999 bearing
the name Gates of Delirium with Vince
Benaim on the guitar, John Drai on
the bass and Sam behind the drum-kit.
After doing a few local gigs, Alex
and Fred joined the band in 2001 on
the vocals and keyboards respectively.
Under this line-up, but having changed
their name to Amnesya they did some
more live shows and a demo cd. Unfortunately
in 2002 Alex and Sam parted ways with
the band, but the remaining members
recorded in 2003 their debut "Mental
Torments", helped by Franck
Garcia (vocals) and session drummer
Volodia Brice. In 2005 they were opening
for Scorpions and Uli Jon Roth live
shows in France while working at the
same time on the cd in question.
"Anima"
is an awesome piece of art that moves
into technical progressive metal soundscapes,
with a great deal of power metal references.
11 tracks 3 of which instrumental,
that total 70 minutes of numerous
rhythmical changes, breathtaking production
and a very personal sound. If I am
to make a comparison with one of the
many new bands out there, I'd
say that the structure of their songs
is very much alike Andromeda's
ones while generally their style is
akin to Circus Maximus. Enormous and
astonishing riffage, faultless rhythm
section and ass-kicking expressive
vocals devoid of extravagant squeals
and screams. A top-notch offering
that has nothing to be jealous of
the other, already acknowledged, bands
and will surely gratify all the qualitative
heavy metal aficionados. Non-stop
flow song-wise, that doesn't
leave room for thinking just enjoying.
Extensive use of the double bass drum,
several rhythmical cuts with the keyboards
holding a key role on many occasions.
Succession of guitar and keyboard
solos and use of the French language
on the start of "The Key".
Well, to save us
time and space just go buy your copy
and give value to your money. And
by the way, do the same with their
debut "Mental Torments". |