Finnish melodic power metal band Olympos Mons released their debut album, “Conquistador”, in 2004 and colleague SL called it a decent album, rewarding it with 4 out of 6 stars. That was almost three years ago and a lot has happened to the band since then. Let me start with the line-up changes. At the time Olympos Mons was a five piece, but bassist Henrik Tuura (no family of our Will Tura) as well as keyboard player Vili Ollila are no longer part of the band. Replacing the former is Krister Lundell, but a new keyboarder hasn’t been added, which makes that the band has been reduced to a four piece, with a slightly heavier approach as a result. Earlier this year the band also parted ways with Limb Music Products, but almost immediately they signed a new deal with the ever growing Scarlet Records.
Which brings us to the new album featuring a total of ten tracks that bring us back to the dark medieval times. The title of the album as well as its cover artwork bring us in the right atmosphere and the music - melodic power metal bordering to thrash metal - does the rest. If you’re in for a dose of powerful songs full of historical themes, performed by a band from the right country (yes, I mean Finland), this “Medievil” (mark the contraction of ‘medieval’ and ‘evil’) could be something for you. Great melodies, aggressive vocals and guitars, orchestral arrangements, bombastic metal … you name it, Olympos Mons deliver it … by fire and sword. Another good album from Scarlet Records! (
CL)
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VaDeR
Great sound, nice music but somehow I can't get into the album. Must be because there are soo many more release out there that show a lot more quality and personality.
Average and not really outstanding.
madgarry
Another great album, heavier than the debut and very good
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