Last Kingdom Chronicles Of The North

2012, the Swedish band from Gothenburg was practically formed on the Volvo production line, when two young Swedes happened to be working together and discovered that they were not only both huge fans of Helloween but were also taking their first steps in the world of musical experience in local bands. Their style combines driving, melodic Power Metal components with symphonic keyboards, pleasing and multi-faceted vocals without relegating the most important weapon in the heavy metal artillery, the guitar, to the background. The keyboard-guitar combination dominates the album, which admittedly does not provide any new styles, but which is played down to the last detail with blood, sweat and a love of heavy metal. LAST KINGDOM make a solid statement that is equal to the standards of Stratovarius, Thunderstone, Blind Guardian and Cain's Offerings.