Star.Gate - The Moment Of A Lifetime (CD)

Album number seven of STAR.GATE, the band around frontman Dimitris Tiktopoulos who fully delivers again. Slightly progressive and highly melodic metal by the Greek outfit that can be compared best to RHAPSODY (OF FIRE), SHADOW GALLERY or even POWERQUEST. A full-blown sound that leaves room for details lets the songs shine. Neo-classical elements, especially because of the keyboards, as well as full metal riffs melt together to a really nice whole. It's about time for the five-piece to step out more into the light. Eight heavenly compositions of musical poetry — eight ultimate moments of epicness and emotion. (MS)