Genere: Thrash
Output: 2010 / Self
Type: EP
Abstract: I am not particularly crazy about the metal classic, but this mini cd's debut Shardana struck me very positively! We are not usually in front of the group that mimics the likes of superstars Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Accept, Manowar, and so on and so forth ... Take off the head ottantiane certain sounds and the ability to "cover band" these guys have a lot to say and we amply demonstrate in their first studio! It took several plays to fully grasp the various nuances of this young group from the kind proposed by Sardegna.Il Shardana can be described as epic metal, but there is to indicate the presence of outbursts and thrash metal elements in folkeggianti massive wall of sound built from 4 guys Sardinians.
Moving on to more detailed analysis, the mini CD Anthem begins with an intro very impressive and varied as the folk component blends perfectly with the metal, in a crescendo of emotion and atmosphere! The play continues with Shardana (Sea Folk), the assault has started! The piece is solid, straightforward, no frills ... Perfect for a healthy bit of headbanging! Tolu Aaron's voice catches the attention immediately, both well-constructed vocal lines, both for its versatility in verses and pre-chorus takes on a tone almost recitative, while the chorus goes to a more effective! The rest of the group is no exception, with Fabrizio Manca and Daniele Pinna riffs that build powerful and evocative melodies (the pre-chorus of this song says it all) and Matteo Sulis that hits hard behind his drum kit! It goes on with Sa Batalla, a predominantly rhythmic song in which the side of folkeggiante Shardana returns to be felt strongly, and the lyrics of this song is written entirely in Sardinian, and bride in a sublime way with a solid musical base, also soaked atmosfera.Eccelso of magic and the detachment after the first verse, with the guitars in the foreground to become ill through beautiful melodies From praise still great job behind the drums Matteo Sulis, which is perfectly adapted to the various changes in tempo of the piece! I also really like how the group comes to the Absolute, with Daniele Manca absolutely remarkable! His style solo in stage is wanted but not "self-celebration" (as so many guitar heroes who go out of fashion), what I like more than a little when it comes to write and perform solos chitarra.Ci approaches towards the end of this mini CD with Back To Homeland, a track which deviates slightly from the previously heard, the atmosphere is gloomy, the pace is more relaxed although there are sonic assault spinti.La song begins gently, with arpeggiated guitars that "play" on two key different before giving space to the keyboards and vocals clear and dreamy Aaron.Successivamente distorted guitars take over, then there are continuous changes of time when Matteo, Fabrizio and Daniele indulges itself, first with the rhythmic pounding and precise, the second with sharp riffs and aggressive, the third with beautiful guitar melodies. The verses are powerful, decorated by the painful and scratchy voice of Aaron, which in the choruses back light and airy. Worth noting is the excellent use of backing vocals, which support the great vocal. Daniele produces another spectacular solo, this time allowing himself some technicality that is suited to still feeling the song! Arriving in The Doom That Came To Sarnath, a song that closes the mini cd of Shardana, you notice that through it the band returns to more solid and aggressive side of his songwriting. The song presents an introduction
very evocative (thanks to the excellent work of the Executive Rolando special guest "The Machine" is missing), with the lower button and Aaron metallic guitars Fabrizio and Daniele to create two-tone melodies different, then when you go to a cut and other changes in the riffs and time bring the song up shades brighter. Soon after came the verse, in which you can hear Aaron literally furious! The pre-chorus continues on the same street, looking strong and imposing, with a chorus to get a little more stringent! Aaron is proving increasingly adept in interpreting all with the right feeling and to create smooth, catchy vocal lines, Fabrizio and Daniele destroy eardrums with riffoni powerful and evil while Matthew kills with a double box (note the blast beats per second chorus)! Beautiful solo of Daniel once again takes the right feeling and properly tapped his playing technique, despite its fast hands slide on his guitar, never exaggerated and can understand when they can afford to play in a certain way.
A mini CD ended, I analyze another point that plays into the hands of this young and promising band Sardinian produzione.I the sounds are powerful and clear, kept to the point giusto.Il all sounds modern, but without that artificial touch that characterizes most of today's musical productions. The guitars always feel good and are not covered by the battery (as happens often lately), the voice is just as well put in evidence. The only negative neo sonic demo is down, which I find it hard to emerge in the wall of sound Shardana ... I am fully convinced that, by lifting a little more in the mix, as the work of Aaron the bass would have helped more! Another thing I want to point out that the band is, in my opinion, sometimes not very well have been able to structure a couple of their pieces, in Sa Batalla not convince me as they are tied to what the chorus is just before , while in The Doom That Came To Sarnath could be made better in some passages several changes before the first verse, but this does not detract from the good to have created the Shardana! In conclusion, I highly recommend everyone to listen to this mini-cd: those who like certain sounds will have bread for his teeth, who does not go crazy for this kind will give him a chance because it could be pleasantly surprised!
RATING: 8.5/10
Tracklist 1. Anthem (Instrumental)
2. Shardana (Sea Folk)
3. Sa each boat
4. Back to Homeland
5. The Doom That Came To Sarnath
Manuel Palombi
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