Angra - Mindblowing Music (metal, genre, albums, quote, bands)

Melkor · 01-28-2007, 05:35 AM

These guys are UNBELIEVABLE. I have always loved Progressive Power Metal, because it is not as tedious as Prog Metal really is, due to the Power Metal elements included in the music. And it is also more original than true Power Metal, in which most bands tend to sound similar, or keep putting out the same stuff.

But Angra take it to a whole new level. Seriously, I was actually moved by their songs, they are so deep and meaningful. Albums like Holy Land, Temple of Shadows and even their recent release Aurora Consurgens are such brilliant works of art. Damn, I have never been so excited about a band before.

Musically, they are a mix of a band like Dream Theater or Opeth, but more Melodic/Symphonic, and definitely less challenging. And guess what, they OWN both those bands. And as far as Prog Power is concerned, they can easily match the greats of the genre like Symphony X, Evergrey and Kamelot. I know there are Opeth fans here, so try them out. You won't be disappointed.

01-28-2007, 05:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
Melkor Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: India. Posts: 91	Angra - Mindblowing Music These guys are UNBELIEVABLE. I have always loved Progressive Power Metal, because it is not as tedious as Prog Metal really is, due to the Power Metal elements included in the music. And it is also more original than true Power Metal, in which most bands tend to sound similar, or keep putting out the same stuff. But Angra take it to a whole new level. Seriously, I was actually moved by their songs, they are so deep and meaningful. Albums like Holy Land, Temple of Shadows and even their recent release Aurora Consurgens are such brilliant works of art. Damn, I have never been so excited about a band before. Musically, they are a mix of a band like Dream Theater or Opeth, but more Melodic/Symphonic, and definitely less challenging. And guess what, they OWN both those bands. And as far as Prog Power is concerned, they can easily match the greats of the genre like Symphony X, Evergrey and Kamelot. I know there are Opeth fans here, so try them out. You won't be disappointed. Last edited by Melkor; 01-28-2007 at 06:01 AM.