The Order of the Silver Compass

ATHANASIA's latest release, The Order Of The Silver Compass, is a wild ride through the realms of heavy metal. Picture Vinyl editions? Check. Epic guitar solos? Double check. This album is like Transformers meets Spinal Tap, with a touch of high fantasy thrown in for good measure. From the first track, "The Order Of The Silver Compass", you know you're in for something special. The drums are thunderous, the riffs are face-melting, and frontman Caleb Bingham's vocals soar to heights only previously reached by dragons. It's like being on a rollercoaster made of lightning while wearing a suit of armour. But don't think ATHANASIA are just about shredding guitars and power vocals. Tracks like "Cyclops Lord (My Will Is Done)" show a more melodic side to the band, with haunting melodies and ethereal harmonies that wouldn't be out of place on a Viking longship sailing into battle. And let's not forget the production on this bad boy. The sound is crisp, the mix is tight, and every instrument is given its moment to shine. It's like the band is playing right in your living room, except without the beer stains on the carpet. Overall, The Order Of The Silver Compass is a must-listen for any metalhead looking for their next fix of epic, over-the-top, face-melting music. So grab your sword, don your battle armour, and prepare for a journey through the realms of heavy metal that you won't soon forget.