Psychework - Karelian Hills (Ranka Kustannus)
Symphonic Heavy metal has been an oft maligned genre, with bands essentially playing pop sprinkled with heavy guitars often claiming to be part of a genre, which has essentially become a term signifying lack of quality. Fear not gentle reader! For Psychework have put METAL back in the Symphonic/Atmospheric genre. Their truly seminal work "Karelian Hills" is only their second album, and although I never heard the band or their label, from the first second of opener "Siege" I was hooked. The dramatic Vocals of Antony Parviainen, along with the sound samples and epic catchy chorus, let you know that this is not a run of the mill band. This is further verified by the second track "Phantoms White" with epic moments mixed with pinches of black metal twists and turns."Karelian Hills" is an epic crescendo, "Fire Still Burns" is a silent moment of contemplation, "Ghost Patrol" is a power metal hymn and finisher "There Beyond" is a theatric/avant-guarde piece of symphonic perfection. Once the album finishes you are left wondering how you have not heard of Psychework yet and, more importantly why the hell these guys are not a household name yet!
94.5/100
Below is the music video for "Siege"
94.5/100
Below is the music video for "Siege"
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