ELVELLON – ASCENDING SYNERGY LP

The album proves that this promising German unit is on top of their game and skillfully manages to balance the tightrope act between diving into the early beginnings of symphonic metal, reminiscent of old Nightwish, yet splicing all songs with a contemporary vibe. Opening track ‘Unbound’ impresses with skillful orchestral arrangements and vocalist Nele Messerschmidt’s extraordinary voice. The following ‘A Vagabond’s Heart’ features an exciting intro and one of the catchiest choruses on the album.