{"id":14624,"date":"2013-10-04T00:00:30","date_gmt":"2013-10-04T00:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.metalforcesmagazine.com\/site\/?p=14624"},"modified":"2013-10-10T17:12:22","modified_gmt":"2013-10-10T17:12:22","slug":"album-review-edens-curse-symphony-of-sin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metalforcesmagazine.com\/site\/album-review-edens-curse-symphony-of-sin\/","title":{"rendered":"EDEN\u2019S CURSE – Symphony Of Sin (2013) | Album \/ EP Reviews @ Metal Forces Magazine"},"content":{"rendered":"

EDEN\u2019S CURSE
Symphony Of Sin<\/strong><\/span>
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\nAFM (2013)<\/span>
Rating: 8\/10<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Eden\u2019s Curse is an experienced outfit who have achieved a hell of a lot since their inception in 2006. Symphony Of Sin<\/em> is the fourth opus from this multinational quartet who, for this record, has a new frontman in Serbian scorcher Nikola Miji\u0107 (who replaces original vocalist Michael Eden), and new keyboard player in former DragonForce man Steve Williams (in replacement for Alessandro Del Vecchio).<\/p>\n

These new additions sit comfortably alongside members Thorsten K\u00f6hne (guitar), Paul Logue (bass) and Pete Newdeck (drums). In fact, it\u2019s as if messrs Miji\u0107 and Williams have been with the band from the start, because Symphony Of Sin<\/em> is a real belter of a metal album boasting the anthemic quality and orchestral majesty one has come to expect.<\/p>\n

Personally, I prefer Miji\u0107\u2019s vocal ability to Michael Eden, and his fluid style is a perfect match for the heroic strains of opening title track. It\u2019s a cut that builds on effective orchestration and then leaps headlong into a hard-hitting rush of solid drums and regal guitars before Miji\u0107 introduces himself on this seven-minute marathon. Like all good classic metal this builds nicely before that absolutely killer chorus wafts into the ears.<\/p>\n

The guitars of K\u00f6hne rage throughout, but are happy to make way for more subtle passages to allow Williams\u2019 keys to breathe. But those of you who think this is just another slab of icy melodic metal can think again, because the opening riff of \u2018Break The Silence\u2019 is a real formidable crunch laced with effective tinkling.<\/p>\n

Sceptics may argue that Miji\u0107 does struggle at times to reach the real high notes, but there is also an earthy quality about those vocal strains as he croons his way through the fiery pit of \u2018Evil & Divine\u2019 and the subtle echoes of \u2018Unbreakable\u2019 where Williams really takes over, sprinkling his talents over a sprightly melody \u2013 meaning that this track is the album\u2019s most joyous, yet simple ray of sunshine.<\/p>\n

\u2018Unbreakable\u2019, alongside the wistful \u2018Fallen From Grace\u2019, provides the ideal backbone of this album so that the heavier tracks can revolve around them. The latter is a delightful experience featuring a wondrous chorus and effortless slower passage which evolves through Thorsten K\u00f6hne\u2019s magical guitar work.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, \u2018Losing My Faith\u2019, \u2018Rock Bottom\u2019 and \u2018Sign Of The Cross\u2019 are the real rockers of the album, the latter featuring another driving riff, hearty bass and meaty vocal.<\/p>\n

Eden\u2019s Curse have always had a knack for combining the moody with the mean, and with Symphony Of Sin<\/em> they\u2019ve carved out another melodic winner that is full of highlights, from the galloping \u2018Great Unknown\u2019 to the closing moods of \u2018Where Is The Love?\u2019. Any self-respecting fan of classic harmonious rock will find much to relish here.<\/p>\n

Neil Arnold<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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