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Singer Floor Jansen needs no introduction to fans of
the genre. After the break up of AFTER FOREVER, she knew
in her heart that she wanted to continue making metal!!!
And in this, her new band ReVamp, she shows the world she
can do even more! From opera to raw screams, from rock to
a light and almost whispered sound. The music is heavier
than some might expect. Bombastic but with heavy riffing.
Complex and pounding drums mixed with melancholic strings.
Crazy synth-sounds mixed with beautiful choirs. And 3 special
guests make this album extra special! Russell Allen (Symphony
X) sings a beautiful duet with Floor on the superb ballad
'Sweet Curse'. Björn ‘Speed’ Strid (Soilwork) brings in
power on a different level on the song ‘Disdain’. His raw
screams make this song certainly the heaviest on the album,
while on opener and powerhouse track 'Here’s My Hell', you’ll
hear Dutch master grunter George Oosthoek (ex Orphanage).***
This is a totally awesome album from one of my favourite
singers, and the vocals are unmistakably Floor. Highs on
this album include those tracks mentioned above, the totally
spellbinding 'Head Up High', featuring wicked chorus and
orchestration, the bombastic 'Million' with synths and a
choir that adds another dimension to this great song, 'Disgraced'
with it's catchy chorus and 'Under My Skin' (showcasing
Floor's great vocals). I could go on actually and list basically
every song on this album as they all deserve a mention,
but this album will appeal to many fans of our beloved genre,
and most certainly if you miss Floor and After Forever,
then you will want this release. In summary, the 14 tracks
(inc the digipack bonus track) presents a new dimension
to the female fronted metal scene. A must buy and I already
have mine!
9.5/10 (Reviewed by Dave)
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