Brand new Evanescence album! Exciting times! This Arkansas symphonic metal band pioneered the noughties alt-metal boom by blending American stadium rock sensibilities with cherry-picked classical elements to create something that failed to satisfy fans of either genre. However, following their Grammy winning diamond certified debut, a steady release schedule over two decades signals a consistent audience. Lee's vocals are strong and are well layered with the more classical elements of the music. The piano rides roughshod over the rest of the instruments. It feels, at times, like there's a "metal layer" and a "classical layer" that line up but don't quite align. Title track "Sanctuary" is good, but avoid "Forever Without You". Ex-BMTH Jordan Fish on production does his best to infuse it with a cool modern edge but these feel like rock songs with a string section tacked on rather than symphonic metal. Leeds concept band, Static Dress are really interesting. Mixing Deftones, The Devil…
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