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Rating: How strange is this band. By strange, I don't mean Tokio Hotel doing covers of Mariano Apicella or something similar (although that would be wonderfully epic), but rather a band with internet roots. Ryashon is a duo of guys whose last names aren't even known: Sean (guitar, bass, and keyboards) and Ryan (drums). Born just like that, from nothing, they began to amateurishly record covers (including the very popular Mortal Kombat theme) and a non-album called "The Beginning" (sadly unknown), and then they got brilliant: they recorded an album all by themselves, all amateur and without any backing from a random record label.
And they hit the mark!
It starts with "The Takedown", which immediately captures the listener (in this case, me) with its almost perfect rhythm - complete with a melodic keyboard part - and gives a taste of how the rest of their work will be. "The Moonforest II" is none other than the sequel to "The Moonforest" included in "The Beginning" and shows much more technicality compared to the previous piece, in addition to a considerably more varied composition. The following The Warrior gives the impression of being their most "inspired" piece, but after a while, it might bore more than one listener. After the simply epic "This Everlasting Moment" and the somewhat anonymous title track, we reach the duo "Betrayer I" (which, although simple, never falls into repetitiveness, thanks in part to its short duration) and "Betrayer II" (probably the hardest song on the album), followed by "Conquer", which is, in my humble opinion, the true gem of the album. Not only for the wonderful rhythm but also because here the bold drummer gives a performance with what's called "balls." "The Dawn", even if not reaching the levels of Conquer, still follows an excellent path. "The Deciders" is definitely the most fun, also given the unexpected final electronic twist. "Proelium Terminus" and "Saga Of A Hero" make up the perfect final pair, an excellent way to end such an album.
Final judgment? I adore this album. Exceptionally recorded and even better produced, with a variety of sounds ranging from a strange instrumental power metal to purely metalcore rhythms, even venturing into ambient and electronic interludes. A varied album, with great ideas developed superbly, a perhaps slightly flashy prog but never gaudy or overwhelming.
What can I say... nerds who came out of nowhere doing better than Dream Theater and company? You judge; I've said too much already.
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