NEVERWORLD – Visions of Another World
- by Matt Coe
- Posted on 31-10-2014
Classic heavy metal intertwining dark, melodic twists is the modus operandi for UK’s Neverworld on their debut album "Visions of Another World". Guitarist Ben Colton has a glass shattering vocal range, in line with Rob Halford and Midnight from Crimson Glory, while musically the band favors a sonic synthesis of Savatage, King Diamond, and Judas Priest. He and Jack Foster throw down some galloping, syncopated harmony guitar runs that make the title cut and "Eminent Reprisal" power savvy feasts for the ears.
Often the keyboards overpower the mix, be it in a lead capacity or just providing background assistance to the song at hand. Another factor the band needs to take into consideration in the future- cutting out the excessive instrumental sections to certain tracks, as this would have improved the 8 minute plus "Salt Water Bandits" impact-wise (the atmospheric water section not necessary).
Good, but not outstanding, Neverworld possesses great ability at their craft- let’s see if they can tighten the arrangements a tad on their next outing.
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