(Progressive Metal ) Soul Takers - Дискография ( 2 релиза ) , MP3, 320 kbps CBR

That's not all, besides the band uses a mesmerizing violin in every song, which adds so much atmosphere to the music, I addition to that there's the excellent keyboard work, always supporting the riffs, mostly in the form of classical piano.

The singer Dino Brentali has a powerful voice, that is kinda hard get to used at first, but then he totally convinced me, and if I might say, I found his vocal timbre very similar to Geoff Tate from Queensryche fame. The addition of female vocals in some songs is also welcome.

The artwork reflects perfectly the overall mood of the album, sombre and nostalgic, you can't avoid stop for a while and listen such dismal songs like "1936" or "The Fakest Jest".

I usually don't go for music like this anymore, but this time I'll sure make an exception because this band has convinced me of their talent and dedication. Again, this is not a band that breaks a mould or redefines the genre, but sure is a pleasant listen once in a while. A lesson taught for me: never judge a book without reading it!

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Dino Brentali - vocals
Francesca Badalini - guitars
Federica Badalini - piano
Jari Pilati - violin
Andrea Grumelli - bass and stick
Mauro De Brasi - drums
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Laura Stella - cello
Ilaria Taroni - vocals on 1,3 & 5
Pascale - vocals on 5

Now we have an idea for which part of the metal fans 'Flies In A Jar' will be interesting. Soul Takers has an own identity and sound and a line-up worth mentioning. The classical piano parts of Federica Badalini and the graceful violin strokes of Jari Pilati have a huge function in nearly every song. This band brims with talent, because except for the fact that we are dealing with classical trained musicians, they are able to write some fetching songs that go straight to the heart, but with enough heavy riffs and inventive guitar ornaments (once again a woman!) to keep on listening with interest. After a few spins 'Staring Eyes' and 'The Chasm' turn out to be songs that pop up in the back of my memory long after the record stopped playing. Catchy classical music indeed. Songs like 'Icon' and 'Floating' do have some decent heavy metal parts, but as I said, violin and piano often assist the beautiful vocal-lines in a melancholic atmosphere. I got the impression that the best songs can be found in the first part of 'Flies In A Jar', around the sixth song it gets a bit too much of the same thing, despite some incidental female background vocals now and then. During the last track 'Another World' however, I am all ears again, for this is a marvellous ballad in which - again - violin and piano create some ravishing moments.

The album has a dramatic nature. It includes many songs that feature intense feelings in a sensitive way, more than it is a proper metal album. The otherworldly artwork and lyrics that dive deep into the human soul invite to reveries and think about the things in life. The sound is perfect, and so the production is, thanks to Luigi Stefanini and the New Sin Studios where numerous famous Italian bands have perfected their sound before. This is a special album that speaks to the imagination!

Dino Brentali - vocals
Francesca Badalini - guitars
Federica Badalini - piano
Jari Pilati - violin
Andrea Grumelli - bass
Mauro De Brasi - drums
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Ilaria Bastianelli - backing vocals
Luigi Stefanini - soprano sax