Aurora Consurgens - Angra

'Aurora Consurgens' continues directly where its illustrious predecessor 'Temple of Shadows' left off, mixing native Brazilian instruments and grand orchestration with melodic power metal in an unashamedly grandiose style. Just as Temple moved on from speedy, energetic power metal to this slower, epic style, Aurora forges its own path throughout the album, and one that's likely to divide listeners depending on their personal tastes. The trend here is more towards slow and moody power ballads in the style of eighties metal, fortunately kept under control by the omnipresence of the heavy rock instruments and sweeping orchestra behind, but even this can't save it from a ...  Read the complete review