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(Roswell Six - Terra Incognita) "Beyond the Horizon"

Reviewed by:

"Philip Wooldridge"- (Ravenheart Music)

Genre:
(Female Fronted) {Rock/Symphonic-Metal}-(Music)
Country:
USA
Length:
1:12:32
Release Date:
6/2/09
Band Members: Lana Lane/Michael Sadler/John Payne/James LaBrie/Vocals Chris Brown/Kurt Barabas - Bass -
  Erik Norlander - keyboards David Ragsdale - Violin
  Gary Wehrkamp - Guitar Chris Quirarte - Drums
  Mike Alvarez - Cello
Track Listing: 1.)-Ishalem 11:02
9.)-The Winds of War 4:51
  2.)-The Call of The Sea 6:27
10.)-Swept Away 4:20
  3.)-I Am The Point 5:44 11.)- Beyond The Horizon 5:11
  4.)- Letters In A Bottle 5:04
12.)-Merciful Tides 5:08
  5.)-Halfway 4:08 13.)- The Edge of The World 4:42
  6.)-Anchored 4:42  
  7.)-Here Be Monsters 5:31  
  8.)-The Sinking of The Luminara 5:43  

Review:

The Roswell six isn’t a gang of bank robbers or terrorists, but a new symphonic metal project fronted by top prog rock keyboard player Eric Norlander and his wife, ‘the Queen of Symphonic Rock’, American Lana Lane. This is a concept album that ties in with the new epic fantasy book by Kevin J Anderson, and indeed the author and his wife have written all the lyrics, whilst Norlander looks after the music. Joining them are a stellar cast of vocalists, James LaBrie (Dream Theatre), Michael Sadler (Saga), and one of my favourite singers, John Payne (Asia, guest vocalist on last 2 Lunatica albums). The story is based on ‘sailing ships, sea monsters, a clash of religion, and a love that will reach to the end of time’. ****

The music is a mix of epic symphonic metal and lovely ballads, all with glorious melodies and superb vocal performances. Ayreon with a touch of Dream Theatre, Magnum, Asia and Heart. Every song is outstanding, in particular ‘Here Be Monsters’, which is utterly wonderful. The musicianship is excellent, with Eric Norlanders keyboards recalling Rick Wakeman in his pomp, and Gary Werhkamp’s (Shadow Gallery) guitar giving a metallic edge. ****

So settle yourself down with a tot of rum, your cutlass at hand, and a box of tissues, and sail away on a fantastic adventure. Available at all the usual places and the Progrock Records website.

9.5 out of 10

 

 

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