Belgian sextet noted in DeBaser reviews for blending progressive, doom, melodic/symphonic black and death metal elements into complex yet catchy compositions; reviewers highlight pianist Hans Claes and vocalist Tijs Vanneste.

Reviews on DeBaser note a guest appearance by Johan Liiva on the song "In The End" (The Arrogance Of Ignorance) and mention a cover of Alice in Chains' "Them Bones" on Mirror Palace. Reviewers cite affinities with Amorphis, Pain Of Salvation, Opeth, Katatonia, Dimmu Borgir, Dream Theater and Neurosis.

DeBaser hosts two reviews praising Oceans Of Sadness for blending prog, doom, melodic/symphonic black and death metal into complex yet catchy songs. Reviewers single out keyboardist Hans Claes and singer Tijs Vanneste for strong performances. The Arrogance Of Ignorance is described as an extraordinary 2008 album; Mirror Palace is noted for its stylistic affinities with Opeth, Amorphis and Katatonia. Guest Johan Liiva appears on the track "In The End."

For:Fans of progressive/avant-garde metal and listeners who like Opeth, Amorphis, Katatonia and atmospheric doom-influenced metal.

 An extraordinary CD, perhaps the best album of 2008 that has just passed, where the skills of the individuals (especially the keyboardist Hans Claes and the singer Tijs Vanneste) converge in a superlative choral performance.

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 If we want to express ourselves in terms of genres, we could define "Mirror Palace" as an album that thrives on the union and interpenetration of different styles, be it prog metal, atmospheric doom, melodic/symphonic black, and Scandinavian death, but do not overlook a certain epic/psychedelic rock appeal.

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