a sellout/concept album

Review Score: (2/10)
i was amazed at what i heard. this was the only gathering cd at the store. first of all this isnt metal. its kinda electronic rock sometimes. the vocals by annek are wonderful. but there are hardly any guitars at all. and the lyrics arent doom anymore. if you want metal with great female vocals buy either nighttime birds or mandylion. this isnt recommended for metal fans. BY ALL MEANS DO NOT GET THIS CD IF YOUR A METAL FAN! even though its good stuff its definitely NOT METAL

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