AVANTASIA — The Wicked Symphony (review)

AVANTASIA — The Wicked Symphony album cover Album · 2010 · Heavy Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
4/5 ·
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When I heard that Avantasia was going to release a new album. I was extremely excited. The Scarecrow for me was a landmark of modern metal and music in general.

But when I heard that their was going to be 2 new album released at the same time, I might have soiled myself a little.

So, how were they...

Well, because it's Avantasia, obviously they were better than good. But, where they better than the first. Yes and no.

I think overall, The Scarecrow is better, but their was some songs on these albums which made me think, wow that is way better than what Tobias did with The Scarecrow.

But, their is a wee bit of filler now and then. And, I think this album was the strongest one. Angel Of Babylon was still really good, but the first one had the stronger material.

Their is also some new vocalists, who gave some amazing performances, e.g. Tim Ripper Owens, Russell Allen, etc.

The concept I don't get at all though, I need to read deeper into it.

1. The Wicked Symphony - What an intro. Epic chorus and fantastic vocal performances. Amazing instrumental work. One of Avantasia's best songs. 10/10

2. Wastelands - One of the best chorus' on the album. Very Stratovarius meets Helloween. Michael never lost his power. 10/10

3. Scales Of Justice - Tim Owens, yay. As usual, the vocals are amazing (it is the Ripper like). The arrangment seems a wee bit random though. The chorus is inredibly epic. 9/10

4. Dying For An Angel - My brother doesn't really like this song, and I don't know why. This is one of their most strongest songs. I'm not the biggest fan of the Scorpions, but Kluas does do a good job on this song. The chorus is one of the best chorus' I have ever heard. 10/10

5. Blizzard On A Broken Mirror - Quite gothicy. Andre Matos does some great vocals though. 8/10

6. Runaway Train - Beautiful arrangment. Amazing chorus. Some very epic vocal performances. 10/10

7. Crestfallen - Interesting song. I like how Tobias screams in the chorus. Surprisingly dark 8/10

8. Forever Is A Long Time - Great chorus and a fantastic vocal performance. 9/10

9. Black Wings - Quite dark. Great chorus. 9/10

10. States Of Matter - Pure power metal at its best. Russel's vocals really make this song what it is. 10/10

11. The Edge - The Scarecrow ended with this amazing pop metal song. And this ends with this. Quite weak I'mn afraid. 7/10

CONCLUSION: Not as good as Part 1, but still has some amazing moments. :)
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