Here is a very good prog metal offering from Norway. High, operatic vocals are accompanied by flutes, classical embellishments, and tight 'n' competent playing. Fans of Helloween, older Queensryche, Sacred Warrior and Veni Domine will have a new band to enjoy here. Very good songwriting and performances. Of special note is the five-part epic "Illusions."
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Art for the Ears 1999Reviewed by Marco PovervestThis band from Norway brings you epic progressive hardrock/metal. Land Of Flames is their second CD they released independently. This type of music you don't hear often nowadays and then it's just fun to listen to this album. Sea Of Dreams can be characterized by their frequent changes of musical themes and moods. Some changes come a bit too abruptly. Most songs are long and have those epic…
