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Who are EMPIRES OF EDEN? Apparently the band consists of Stu Marshall (guitar\/bass\/orchestration), Louie Gorgievski, vocals, and Jasix, drums, according to the info sheet. More interesting seems the number of guest vocalists. Participating here are; Mike Vescera (ex LOUDNESS, ex. YNGWIE MALMSTEEN), ZAK STEVENS (SAVATAGE, CIRCLE II CIRCLE) and Steve Grimmett (ex. GRIM REAPER, ex ONSLAUGHT, ex. LIONSHEART, GRIMMSTINE). Besides them there are Sean Peck (CAGE), Mike Zolos (DUNE), Carlos Zema (OUTWORLD) and session vocalist Chris Ninni. <\/p>\n
Opener \u201cOf Light and Shadows\u201d is augmented by Mike Vescera. If you have a past in the bands he\u00b4s sung for, there must be a reason. Stu\u00b4s guitar work impress and the orchestrations create a pompous sound which accompanies the heaviness in fine fashion. Sean Peck overdoes the heavy \u201cTotal Devastation\u201d, I think Louie would have been a better choice. It is as after all a good track. Then Zak has a go at the raunchy \u201cPrognatus Ut Obscurum\u201d and he rarely makes a fool of himself. The song may not be among the better ones but he lifts the proceedings. I\u00b4m curious about the title track. Partly because it\u00b4s normally one of the better songs on offer, partly because they describe Chris Ninni as a mix of JOE LYNN TURNER and JOHN FARNHAM. The song slows things down but works ok. The arrangement is neat and the guitar solo displays Stu\u00b4s versatility. Steve Grimmett handles the mike in the excellent \u201cBeyond Daybreak\u201d, a real hit and a powerful voice. It is easy to forget EMPIRES OF EDEN amongst all the vocal stars. They do a fine job with \u201cDeath Machine\u201d and \u201cReach Out\u201d follows suit. It is mostly Stu that impresses me, not least with the song structures. Because when the last chord has rung out the things I will remember are mostly about songs and structures.<\/p>\n
Track List
\nOf Light and Shadows
\nEnter the Storm
\nTotal Devastation
\nPrognatus ut Obscurum
\nReborn in Fire
\nBeyond Daybreak
\nDeath Machine
\nRising
\nSearching Within<\/p>\n
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