LEAGUE OF DISTORTION deliver the badass modern metal debut of the year with their thrilling self-titled debut, out 25.11.2022. Feat. Anna Brunner (EXIT EDEN) and Jim Müller (KISSIN' DYNAMITE), they flip the metal scene upside down and introduce their own crushing take. Their soundscapes usher in a new era by serving modern, melodic rhythms and technical prowess. “My Revenge” reflects exactly that: a defying sound with dashing drums and heavy prominent guitar riffs topped by war cry vocals.
Melissa Bonny is the best symphonic female vocalist not named Floor Jansen. Sadly, Ad Infinitum chooses to throw in incomprehensible death metal growling - which I flatly can't stand.
The band seems to have lost a bit of identity and direction. moving_pictures
#3 2023: "XANDRIA reborn", concerning the line-up. In terms of music it is what you expect from one of the leading symphonic metal bands. 75 minutes(!) of bombastic, dramatic, well arranged and varied female fronted metal. Each song on this long player is catchy, full of pathos and a hit, Also the new singer makes a great job and brings soul into the heavy soundscapes. A must have release for fans of this genre. Not original, but better than all Nightwash releases since "Dark Passion Play"! H.L.