Year : 2017
Style : Melodic Progressive Power Metal
Country : Italy
Audio : 320 kbps + front + Video
Size : 132 mb
Bio:
The band was founded in Parma (Italy) in 2008 and, after some line-up adjustements, in 2011 released their first studio work: the EP "Cold Embrace".Following the widespread approval from the critics and the fans, the following year AVELION started an incessant Live activity, also having the great opportunity to play as opening act for Seventh Wonder (with Tommy Karevik, Kamelot), while at the same time a strong and ever-growing fanbase has developed worldwide.In 2012 the band also released the promotional single "Falling Down" which sees the collaboration with guitarist Olaf Thorsen (Labyrinth, Vision Divine).AVELION's second EP, "Liquid Breathing", was published in November 2013, followed by a mini-tour in Austria, Czech Republic and Slovakia. The EP delivers a more personal, modern and mature sound: here we can find, in fact, a Melodic Progressive Metal mixed with Djent influences, all combined with a strong Electronic personality.In 2015, with Oreste Giacomini and William Verderi as masterminds and main composers, the band entered Domination Studio of Simone Mularoni (DGM) to record their first full length album: “Illusion Of Transparency”.“Illusion Of Transparency” will be out on April 7th, 2017 via Revalve Records.
Album:
Without question, there’s been more electronic, futuristic, and dare we say, dance-y influences making their way into the modern metal quadrant. While some are hesitant to embrace those bands that dive in at full-speed (Amaranthe, Sonic Syndicate, Dead by April), it hasn’t stopped other fresh acts from coming up with a more mild, and thus a more “metallic” and balanced approach. Italy’s Avelion sets up a sound that has the bounce of modern metal, but at a level that more of the dyed-in-the-wool types will still appreciate.Steeped in as much progressive structure as it is in electronics and modern influence, Illusion of Transparency is an intriguing release. While some songs may lean in one direction more than the other, the unifying factor of Avelion’s sound is that they keep a melodic power metal vibe that is instantly catchy but provides a depth that comes out more with repeated listens. The urgent melodies of “Burst Inside” (one of the album’s strongest cuts) and the heavier grooves of “Waste My Time” represent these two sides of the album, with the former firing off hyper-melodic keys and electronics atop galloping progressive melodies and a saccharine chorus while the latter embraces a slower tempo that pulsates some electronic touches but firmly plants itself in a guitar-forward direction and pleasantly dark touches. Some of the electronics may recall Machinae Supremacy in execution (see “Falling Down”) but Avelion don’t really dabble in chiptone per say. But the power/progressive framework fits the electronic elements well, and one never really overshadows the other in a single track. In other words, the progressive solos and catchy riffs never play second-fiddle to the keys/electronics.A degree of balance is what’s given on Illusion of Transparency. The power/progressive community should be able to get behind the melodies and musicianship at hand, while the modern elements give them a more fresh perspective without getting in the way. A fine debut, which should mark Avelion well for future releases.
Line-Up:
William Verderi - Vocals (2011-present)
Leonardo Freggi - Guitars - See also: ex-Blood Sucker
Oreste Giacomini - Keyboards (2011-present) - See also: From the Depth
Danilo Arisi - Bass - See also: HellCircles
Alessandro Ponzi - Drums
Tracklist:
01. Fading Out 04:46
02. Echoes and Fragrance 04:31
03. Burst Inside 03:44
04. Derailed Trails of Life 04:38
05. Falling Down 05:30
06. Innocence Dies 03:11
07. Waste My Time 04:03
08. Open Your Eyes 03:39
09. Ain't No Dawn 04:47
10. Never Wanted 04:16
+ Video "Fading Out" (Official Video)
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