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Adagio - Sanctus Ignis

SKU SPVCD085-41572
Stunning neoclassical tour de force that will instantly remind you of the great Symphony X. Brilliant guitarwork, symphonic keys, and Pink Cream 69's vocalist. A total mindblower.
  • Style:Power Metal
  • Record Label:LMP
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Adagio's debut release is also the only release that features keyboard ace Richard Anderson who more than anyone gives the band their neo classical sound. Often compared to their contemporaries, Symphony X, Adagio did have their own style. No vocalist could match Russell Allen, and as such David Readman has the vocal range of classic 80's metal singers. He can hit the high registers very well and with complete control. Guitarist Stephen Forte is the star of the show with is incredible guitar work and amazing interplays with Richard Anderson's keyboard work. His intro to "The Inner Road" sounds like something Symphony X's Michael Romeo would compose. This is an amazing prog-metal release, a must have for any fan of classically influenced metal.
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What an incredible and perfected work of audio art. The fact that the technical performance on this release is flawless doesn't necessarily mean there is no emotion. Somehow, Stefan Forte was able to embrace and harness both emotion and perfection of technical ability, as well as all members of the band. If Dream Theater's "Images and Words" was never in existence, I believe "Sanctis Ignis" could have been the most important progressive metal release in our recent time.
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