Gwyllion - Awakening the Dream
CD Info
2007
Independent
8 Tracks
English lyrics
Listening to the first song on this demo CD by Gwyllion, I thought I would bump into yet another gothic metal band, only this time with a bit more power maybe. I must admit, that I was absolutely wrong. The second song "Strings Of Fate" sounds so much different (read: better) than opener "Trinity" and it felt like lightning struck me. The opening riffs and progressive speed changes easily caught my attention and fullfilled me with great excitement. And it is there, when you start to listen to their music with different eyes. "Curse Of The Wise" has a sphereful opening and contains a powerful riff. "Forever Me (You Are)" is a ballad-type of song, starting with the sound of piano strings. "Once Upon A Lifetime" is the perfect turnover to power and craziness at headbanging speed. What an immense adrenaline kick! Their powerful songs are the absolute proof, that Gwyllion sounds very different than all the average bands you hear in general. And if you’re not convinced yet, just listen to the total musical madness that the band spreads in a song called "Running Together". Just perfect! It’s simply impossible to compare them to other bands. It’s the madness of Majesty, before they became Dream Theater. The lunatic input could very well come from musical geniusses like Steve Vai or Frank Zappa. It’s by far the best song for me, next to "Once Upon A Lifetime". "Lost In A Dream" contains a spoken part in the midst of the song. These words were taken from poems by Edgar Allen Poe. Yes, Gwillion know their classics, as you can see. The sudden mood change is unexpected and therefore very exciting. Slowly, it takes this song to a beautiful climax. The demo closes with a song called "Helpless", which is more in the gothic metal style with some progressive parts to it and a little more power. Gwyllion has opened my eyes, what a magnificent band! Line up: Annelore Vantomme on vocals, Martijn Debonnet on guitars and backing vocals, Steve Deleu on guitars, Thomas Halsberghe bass guitar, Joris Debonnet on keys and backing vocals and Wouter Debonnet on drums, percussion and flute. Website: http://www.gwyllion.com
9 / 10
