Infinite Horizon - Dominion (2009)

Artist : Infinite Horizon
Country : Germany
Release : Dominion
Year : 2009
Genre : Heavy Metal
File Type : mp3 320

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Four albums into their career and this powerful progressive metal band are still trudging along in the metal underground. Much like the band's previous efforts, the band still creates the same dynamic heavy metal with powerful vocals and varied instrumental work. Because of the vocals, I am often reminded of Savatage, however Infinite Horizon are hardly some clone band. Vocalist Marc Lemmler has a great voice. He doesn't break glass with falsetto screams, but his brooding vocals do show a lot of passion and aggression. In general, "Dominion" stays within the confines of the melodic, progressive metal, but there are some touches of power metal here and there too. Perhaps fellow German metallers Grave Digger and Rage have had some influence in the band's sound. There are some tinkling keyboards mixed into the songs. Frankly, I'm not sure what the purpose is as I think most of the songs stand up without keys and would probably be that much heavier as well. Still, I don't really find the keys all that distracting. I did like the melancholy keyboard intro to "Code of Dependence". As with many progressive bands, more than one listen is required before the songs really start to sink in. I know that was the case with me. There is really nothing pop about this, and the hooks are not going to immediately grab you by the jugular. What becomes memorable are the rich melodies and the dance between the heavy guitars and the melodic nature of the songwriting. Prog-metal fans should find much to like here. Infinite Horizon may still be toiling in the underground, but they are certainly worthy of more attention.