Heavy metal—with its countless sub-genres and broad musical definitions—rarely escapes being maligned in some musical circles. But then along comes a group like Anubis Gate. Although considered a “prog/power-metal” band by its four members, these Danes deftly bridge traditional metal with a darker and more epic sound without succumbing to numskull metal clichés. Vocalist/bassist Henrik Fevre sings well within his range, and lead guitarist Jesper M. Jensen rarely shreds, opting for a more expressive style.
Drawing comparisons to Vanden Plas, Iced Earth, Queensrÿche and Fates Warning (and taking inspiration from the likes of King Crimson and Genesis), Anubis Gate opens its self-titled fifth album with “Hold Back Tomorrow.” The soaring cut features atmospheric piano and smart riffing, and it embodies the band's melodic sensibilities that can be heard throughout this hour-long album. If Journey played metal, it would no doubt sound like this.
Drawing comparisons to Vanden Plas, Iced Earth, Queensrÿche and Fates Warning (and taking inspiration from the likes of King Crimson and Genesis), Anubis Gate opens its self-titled fifth album with “Hold Back Tomorrow.” The soaring cut features atmospheric piano and smart riffing, and it embodies the band's melodic sensibilities that can be heard throughout this hour-long album. If Journey played metal, it would no doubt sound like this.
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