Sign Of Truth - Dionysus

Dionysus' individual style of power metal is only in an embryonic stage on their debut release 'Sign of Truth,' and considering the blandness of their later material, that's probably for the best. Produced by power metal legend Tobias Sammet (Edguy, Avantasia and assorted guest appearances), this is fairly typical twenty-first century power metal for fans who really, really need to hear some more. Olaf Hayer's vocals are impressive, rooted in the high, squeaky range but taking on a grander flair in the unison choruses thanks to Sammet's experience at operatic metal production, and Johnny Öhlin's guitars are more entertaining here than they will be later on, ...  Read the complete review