Legacy

Italian progressive metallers create a fine legacy.

     

Daniele Liverani’s melodic progressive metal outfit Twinspirits have wasted no time in building on the success of “The Forbidden City” with their third opus “Legacy”. Having spent time on the road in support of album number 2 the band are well oiled and it shows on this new release which sees the band build ever further on their signature brand of prog metal.

“Legacy” sees the band deliver a cohesive set of 11 tracks split into the two distinct areas. The first 6 tracks are perhaps amongst the most accessible and commercial songs the band have penned to date with each offering its own sound.

The second aspect of the album comes in the form of the final 5 tracks which make up “The Endless Sleep” a 30 minute concept suite that has all you could ask for from a bona-fide prog metal band. However, the band manages to keep their focus on the song being the key aspect at all time. As an entity in itself this probably amongst the best thing Twinspirits have done to date and highlights come throughout this 5 track segment of the album.

Musically the band don’t overkill with solos like say DT even though they have the chops to match the Americans, but Twinspirits’ focus on songs is well served making for an often more enjoyable listen from start to finish.

Daniele Liverani is well known for his grand visions (‘Genius Rock Opera’ anyone?) but with Twinspirits he seems to have found his niche, delivering creating intelligent, mature and enjoyable metal all performed to virtuoso levels by all involved.

As it stands “Legacy” ranks as the strongest Twinspirits release to date and comes highly recommended for progressive metal fans.