Inner Shrine

Italian ethereal/gothic metal group. The DeBaser review highlights their 2004 album Samaya (Dragonhearth), noting Gregorian chant, ambient/classical interludes and a Rachmaninov adaptation; members named in the review include Leonardo Moretti and Luca Liotti.

Samaya (third album) was released in 2004 by Dragonhearth. The band's style has been labeled "Ethereal Gothic Metal" in published reviews. The DeBaser review references Leonardo Moretti and Luca Liotti as associated with the band.

The available review praises Inner Shrine's 2004 album Samaya as an elaborate, cultured take on ethereal gothic metal. It emphasizes ambient/classical interludes, Gregorian chant, a Rachmaninov adaptation and strong production. The reviewer considers it a patient, concep­tual work that reaches an artistic pinnacle.

For:Fans of gothic/ethereal metal and listeners who appreciate classical and ambient elements within metal.