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 What truly dominates, however, is the immense voice of Paulina Maslanka, the group’s front angel.

 This CD caught my eye ... And for once quality, thank God, has fully outweighed the price.

Delight's 2004 album ANew offers an inspired gothic metal sound enriched by keyboards, synthesizers, and electronic sampling. The standout feature is Paulina Maslanka's powerful and angelic vocals. The album provides a refreshing alternative to mainstream gothic metal, marking a high-quality release from Poland's vibrant metal scene. Listen to Delight's 'ANew' and explore a fresh sound in gothic metal from Poland today!

 This is the best power metal album my ears have ever had the pleasure of listening to.

 I challenge you to find a voice higher, more powerful, cleaner, and meaner at the same time, in the history of metal.

Despite mocking the absurd album cover and stage personas, the review praises Lost Horizon's Awakening The World as one of the best power metal albums. Exceptional musicianship and groundbreaking vocals by Daniel Heiman are highlighted. The album's originality and balance in instrumentation set it apart in an often overhyped genre. The reviewer gives it a rare 5-star rating mainly due to Heiman's extraordinary voice. Listen to Lost Horizon's Awakening The World and experience one of power metal's finest voices and freshest sounds today!

 Dragonforce awakened the crowd with their predictable yet furious and extremely fast power metal: drums and guitar at a minimum of 200 bpm and incredible fun.

 Slayer are true veterans, professionals of thrash/death. A perfect show, except for Araya, who, as usual, is a hybrid: neither a bassist nor a singer.

The review covers the first day of Gods of Metal 2005 with detailed descriptions of live performances by major metal acts like Dragonforce and Slayer. It highlights technical skills, crowd reactions, and memorable moments. Despite a tough start, the festival delivered an intense day crowned by Iron Maiden's massive show. Minor criticisms involve sound volume and setlist choices. Dive into this epic review and relive the thunderous performances of Gods of Metal 2005 – a must-read for metal fans!

 "It's not jazz, it's not classical music, it's the very language of the soul."

 "Flores is the greatest at giving others beauty and keeping the pain inside."

Luca Flores’ 1995 solo piano album 'For Those I Never Knew' is a deeply emotional work blending jazz and classical influences. The reviewer highlights the soulful, melancholic tone and compares Flores to jazz greats like Thelonious Monk and Chet Baker. Featuring contributions from Michelle Bobko, the album is both a personal dialogue and a poetic expression. It gains poignancy given Flores’ tragic death shortly after recording. Listen now to Luca Flores' hauntingly beautiful solo piano album and experience jazz at its most soulful.

 It is one of the rare times a prog metal band not only showcases enviable technique and superlative arrangements, but also emotion and goosebumps for over an hour of recording.

 An album to buy blindly and listen to a few times to understand it and hundreds to fall in love with it.

Ark’s album Burn The Sun stands out in prog metal by combining exceptional technical skill with deep emotional impact. Featuring seasoned musicians like Jorn Lande and Tore Ostby, the album delivers powerful tracks with diverse styles, from intricate metal to Latin influences. The review highly recommends repeated listens to fully appreciate its depth and brilliance. Listen to Ark’s Burn The Sun and experience a prog metal journey full of emotion and technical brilliance.