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Review:
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HeavenLust are a band that is not afraid to call themselves
Italy’s answer to Within Temptation, Europe’s top progressive
symphonic metal band. There are however differences, in
particular the dual female and male (clean) vocals from
the bello Alessandro and keyboardist and chief composer,
Alessio, who both have excellent harmonious voices. The
music is slightly rockier, and they also through the odd
guitar solo into the mix. ****
The album is made up of eight songs full of wonderful
melodies, twinkling piano, plaintive violin, passion and
gothic drama. Highlights include ‘Ancient Dream’, ‘Gate
of Endless Dreams’, the mournful beauty of swing waltz ‘Behind
the Light’, and the sublime closing instrumental, ‘The Death
Unites Us’. I found this a totally enjoyable listen, very
easy on the ear, and fans of the lighter end of symphonic
metal, including of course Within Temptation, will absolutely
adore this. The lovely digipack is available through their
Myspace site 8.5 out of 10
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