Tales Of The Old are Greek newcomers performing symphonic metal. This Athenian quartet return with their second release, 'The Passageway from Hell to Earth' EP. Their debuting demo from 2010, 'Beware', seems to be lost under the sands of time, so it's impossible to compare the two.

Tales Of The Old's lyrical themes come from Medieval stories. Now, it's important that have the band been able to create dramatic, storytelling music. The vocal department is highly theatrical. Guesting soprano vocalist Andoniki Skoula of Chaostar steals the show with her powerful voice and charisma, to tell the truth. She has the gift of acting. The male vocals are varying, as there's clean power metal singing, both calmer and more severe. A bit like ex-at Vance and now Candlemass guy Mats Lev

Rating: 7- (out of 10) ratings explained

Reviewed by Lane
05/07/2013 21:36