A Virgin And A Whore - Eternal Tears Of Sorrow

'A Virgin and a Whore' is the fourth album of Finland's Eternal Tears of Sorrow, and a fine work of melodic death metal that stands out in an increasingly generic and stagnant genre. With its generally slower tempo and emphasis on keyboards bearing a sound reminiscent of early video game music, this isn't necessarily going to appeal to fans of Dark Tranquillity, In Flames or the other Gothenburg bands, but it's still a varied and enjoyable album, if somewhat lacking on the technical front. 'Aurora Borealis' is almost a doom metal song with its slow, rhythmic riffs and drawn-out melodic guitars, and while it doesn't have the same instant gratification as the ...  Read the complete review