Highlord

The Profile

Highlord are an Italian power metal band from Turin, active since 1996 and known for melodic, shred-tinged arrangements and energetic vocals (early releases featured Andrea Marchisio).

Italian power metal band from Turin, formed in 1996 and active to the present. Early studio era featured vocalist Andrea Marchisio. Discography includes albums such as Heir of Power, When the Aurora Falls..., Breath of Eternity, Medusa's Coil, The Death of the Artists, The Warning After, Hic Sunt Leones, and Freakin' Out of Hell.

A passionate look at Highlord’s Medusa’s Coil from an Italian metal perspective. The review praises the title track and highlights Far From The Light, Dancing With Destiny, and Moonseas. It notes Malmsteen-like riffing, energetic solos, and strong vocals by Andrea Marchisio. Production is modest, but the album’s ‘soul’ carries it.