EVIL MASQUERADE – Theatrical Madness / Frontiers

This is the sophomore album of the band and we can honestly say that it has nothing to do with their debut one. This is actually a good album from a band playing power progressive metal with a symphonic edge. The transformation this band has gone through is amazing. It’s not that they changed their style or something, it’s the fact that they suddenly started writing good music. In musical terms maybe this album is a bit more progressive than the previous one, but still this is not the main reason for their transformation. I have absolutely no idea what changed but this is an album worth checking out. It features some very good melodies, the music is technical and the arrangements are complex with the songs having enough changes, but on the same time they have kept their symphonic feeling and the power in their music. On top of everything the album is expertly produced and the sound of the band is excellent.

8/10