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Elsewhen
Gates of Time
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Formed in Greece in 1995,
Elsewhen is a power metal band with some slightly progressive
influences at times. According to Elsewhen’s biography, “The fact is that we
try to feel as free as possible when we make a new song, and it’s not easy for
us to place a label on our music, because we don’t create with a label in our
minds”.
Elsewhen’s “Gates Of
Time” demo CD contains five tracks:
Dancers On The Edge
Keeper Of The Reign
Lives Yet To Come
Carpe
Diem
Under Distance Spotlight
"Lives
Yet To Come" and "Carpe Diem" are standout tracks featuring the
passionate guitar work of Stavros St. John.
St. John’s solos are intricate and show a strong sense of feeling
rather than someone just playing scales. His
guitar work gives the disc the vibe of pre-Malmsteen influenced power metal.
Chris
Giouvanopoulos’ vocals often times are reminiscent of Harry
“Tyrant” Conklin of Jag Panzer in terms of vocal phrasing and
delivery. Giouvanopoulos
possesses a powerful voice and is a valuable asset to the band.
”Gates
Of Time” was recorded in 1998 and has a good production job behind it.
So far the band has received positive reviews and this is
no exception.
If you prefer power metal with guitar solos that demand your attention
instead of boring you with running up and down scales, Elsewhen is definitely a
band for you to check out. |
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