Mana

This album is simply perfect. Not only they combined Symphonic and Gothic metal, they combined it with Power/Progressive metal that makes the album unique. It's amazing how can the start of the album, Nemesis, captivates you and doesn't let you go until you finished listening to the album. Manda Ophuis has a beautiful voice, which can be as clear as Sharon del Adel's (Within Temptation) or as operatic as Floor Jansen (After Forever) and Tarja Turunnen (Ex-Nightwish). One of the most amazing things of this Symphonic metal band is the guitar playing. Mostly bands like The Gathering or Within Temptation use guitars and bass only as rhythm, while in Nemesea Guitar solos and melodious bass riffs are a must. Drums are also filled with progressive-like playing, which makes the heavy touch in the album. Finally, Keyboards are always present, as piano, as strings, as solos, but doesn't make the other instruments sound opaque. If you are a Symphonic, Gothic, Power, or progressive metal lover you are gonna be fascinated with this release.