Symfonia In Paradisum

2011, Calling Symfonia a international melodic power metal super group would not be far from the truth. Consider the talent in question: Timo Tolkki (ex-Stratovarius) on guitar, André Matos (ex-Angra) on vocals, Uli Kusch (ex-Helloween) on drums, Jari Kainulainen (ex-Stratovarius) on bass, and Mikko Harkin (ex-Sonata Artica) on keyboards. These are some the best musicians of the genre in the last twenty years. Therefore, the bar has been set quite high for their debut IN PARADISUM. With even the most cursory listen, Symfonia delivers upon expectations if only because of the great talent and the typical European power metal produced. Fans of each member (and their past bands) will certainly be in paradise with IN PARADISUM.