Angra
Aurora Consurgens
SPV Records
8/10
Enough nuclear powered, progressive thrashing exists on “Aurora Consurgens” to illuminate any major city as Angra completes a one-two punch of highly impressive albums. This time around, metalheads are treated to a nice mixture of Megadeth and Helloween as the band consummates the shred-tacular “The Voice Commanding You.” Filled with energy, melody and plenty of killer riffing, this cut stands as a definite highlight of “Aurora Consurgens” and typifies what you can expect from this highly competent, much-revered outfit this go-around.
Frontman Edu Falaschi once again shines with a powerful, intensely melodic vocal presence and axemen Rafael Bittencourt and Kiko Loureiro prove their worth whether attacking a line of hyperspeed Malmsteen-shredding or warm acoustic reverberation. Progressive-minded metallers will find pure metal bliss in the wonderfully arranged “Ego Painted Grey” and the echoing, lick-laden “Window To Nowhere.”
In terms of South American metal acts, Angra tops every single band that doesn’t bear the name Sepultura – it’s high time that this excellent group gets the North American exposure they so rightly deserve. As fine candidates for Gigantour 3, this imaginative bunch is currently enjoying the prime of their career.
No self-respecting power metal aficionado can ignore an act of this caliber as Angra once again shines star-bright with “Aurora Consurgens.”
Written By: Digital VonNerdly
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