However, this is not the case of Shadowmaker: it boasts a more melody heavy approach, almost hinting at the 90’s power metal classics we all love (think about Stratovarius, Helloween and Sonata Arctica). Up until now, the songs have had a more aggressive, old-school metal riffing approach. A rather playful track, with melodic choruses and a tasteful Malmsteen-esque solo section.

The guitar work is also impressive, proving that Midori and Mi-ya have fully mastered their tapping and alternate picking.ĭouble-pedal galore! Can definitely hear those Judas Priest influences.

Love how well the rhythm and strings section go together – which is particularly noticeable in the instrumental breaks. The song kicks off with a riff reminiscent of Iron Maiden’s Powerslave era (but on steroids), and continues with a mean, up-tempo riffing that would make James Hetfield proud. The track culminates in a ferocious, skull-crushing mini suite packed with duelling guitar melodies and double bass-drum triplets. Here’s our track by track run down:Ī very dramatic intro starting off with an intricate and unsettling orchestral arrangement: the build up instantly catapults the listener to exotic lands.

The 4 tracks from The Lovebites EP are also present in re-worked and re-arranged versions that blend perfectly within Awakening From Abyss. The album comes packed with 12 fantastic numbers from the 5 pronged attack courtesy of Asami (Lead Vocals), Midori (Guitar), Miho (Bass), Haruna (Drums) and Mi-ya (Guitar, Keyboards). All girl Japanese J-Metal group, Lovebites release their debut album Awakening From Abyss in October with the US Edition available through Sliptrick Records on the 25th.

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