#18 - Top of 2013

Tierramystica - Heirs of the Sun (Megahard Records)

 "Heirs of the Sun" is the second album of the Brazilian band Tierramystica and it overflowing with ethnic elements in both music and lyrical themes! The record draws stories from several cultures including Incas, Mayans and Aztecs that are perfectly combined with a range of instruments, including the ocarina, charango, craviola and bombo (played by multi-instrumentalist Ricardo Chileno who is also the main vocalist)! Although the indigenous instruments are present across the songs they do not reduce the power metal elements expected from a Latin-american band, with songs such as the “Gate Of Gods (Hayu Marca)” and “The Rise Of The Feathered Serpent (Quetzacoatl)”.  The “Essence Of Pride” and the “Myths Of Creation” also manage to balance the ethnic aspect with truly great riffing. The "Vision of the Condor" which is the opener song (following the instrumental intro "When the New Dawn Arrives ") is also a personal favourite from the album as it combines amazing acoustic breaks with guitar solos and great vocals!



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Below is the official music video for the song "Vision of the Condor".