Silverlane Above Of The Others

2010, Silverlane - that's the name of the band which sees Subway To Sally drummer Simon Michael live out his penchant for partially progressive, but always melodic and symphonically inclined power metal in the tradition of Edguy, Avantasia, Kamelot and Gamma Ray. Back in 1995, the then 11-year-old formed the band together with his brother Chris, sister Dodo and school friend, Daniel Saffer - more or less as a family business. They have succeeded in creating an at all times haunting sonic symbiosis which sparkles with unusual harmonies and inflections, gritty riffs, driving rhythms and effective orchestrations. The result sets new standards in the symphonic power metal genre courtesy of its amazing range in terms of dynamism and emotion.