Nevermore
Enemies Of Reality

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Review

by Dark Hero USER (5 Reviews)
January 14th, 2005 | 60 replies

Release Date: 2003 | Tracklist

Released 2003 on Century Media Records

Band Line-up:
Warrel Dane - vocals
Jim Sheppard - bass
Jeff Loomis - guitar
Van Williams - drums

This is the strongest four piece band I have ever heard. Jeff's quick fingers and intricate playing is amazing while Van's drums are just amazing and fits well with the sound. As for Jim's thick bass pounding, they just make the band's sound that much more rich. All the musicians compliment each other quite well along with Warrel's unique voice that can't be matched with any other singer and that makes for a lethal band. The title track which opens the CD sets the pace for what is about to come. Plenty of intricate guitar and drum work with plenty of rhythm makes this one heavy as hell release that is catchy and you will be listening to the CD more than once. While the music may be wild, hard and heavy, the vocals don't have to be out of control just to compliment the music. Warrel makes good use of his voice. What I mean is that he can sing the high notes and scream, but at the same time he can be passionate which balances out fantastically. The CD lures you in which is great with the hard hitting title track, "Ambivalent" and "Never Purify" then you are hit with a power ballad of sorts with "Tomorrow..." Another powerful track that will just have you hypnotized. Another track that is unique with it's atmosphere and slow pacing is "Noumenon". Very ambient and mellow, yet dark and intriguing. You would think that you would get tired of the CD with all it hard and heaviness, but they have a formula that many bands can't master. Mix the hard with the melodic. All of your songs don't have to be hard and heavy for 5 minutes or what not. Go from high to mid tempo. Change up the vocals here and there. This band does it all and does it well. The musicianship is excellent. Each song is not overpowered by their technical prowess. It's meticulously inserted when need be and they are short. They don't have to show off just how good each individual is. That's what makes this CD a pleasure to enjoy and why each release just gets better. A recomended CD for any Power Metal or regular Metal fan.

Rating: 9/10

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