Massacre\/Sound Pollution<\/p>\n
Ludwigsburg\u00b4s female fronted epic\/goth metal merchants VOICES OF DESTINY return with their second outing. One change of personnel later the band is now lead by Maike Holzmann, the others are still founding members Christopher Gutjahr, guitars, and bass player Jens Hartwig, plus keyboard player\/growler Lukas Palme and drummer Erik Seitz. A convincing album with more variety and heaviness is the message in the info sheet. Let\u00b4s check.<\/p>\n
An intro is an intro, but the first track to feature vocals is the keyboard-laden title track. \u201cMy Separation\u201d fares little better but the more refrain focused \u201cDreams Awake\u201d is more in line with what I want from the band. \u201cKami\u201d continues the good trend with a lot of heaviness, combined with a fine refrain, but then it\u00b4s more weak refrains and too slow songs for comfort. A bit of a dip is reverted when I hear the first notes of \u201cRed Winter\u00b4s Snow\u201d, which is blessed with a great refrain. Unfortunately the great refrains are far between. VOICES OF DESTINY has a solid foundation to stand on, but I think the refrains are a bit on the thin side. Some of the songs also feel interchangeable, but the four stand-out tracks are a good sign.<\/p>\n
Track List
\nIntro
\nPower Dive
\nMy Separation
\nDreams Awake
\nKami
\nUntouchable
\nBeing Worth
\nDedication
\nYour Hands
\nRed Winter\u00b4s Snow
\nOUtro
\nSmoke and Mirrors (Digipack Bonus Track)<\/p>\n
www.massacre-records.com www.myspace.com\/voicesofdestinylb<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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