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Spiritual Battle
ALLOS →553 listeners7,879 plays
power metalhard rockrockprogressive metalalternative
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Here’s a what if for you: Let’s say you take a foundation of epic and symphonic power metal and fuse it with some neo-classical, progressive and speed metal overtones- sort of like the best aspects of Theocracy, Narnia, Golden Resurrection and HB rolled into one. Would anyone step up to that counter? No doubt this reviewer would be the first to volunteer! Those who also happen to be fans of the previously referenced bands - and corresponding styles therein - would do themselves a favor by checking out Spiritual Battle, the independently released 2012 full length debut from Belo Horizonte, Brazil based Allos. The group proves one of the few “diamonds” in what has been at times a “rough” Brazilian Christian metal scene, but to their credit they manage to sidestep many of the pitfalls plaguing the region in terms of shaky production, even shakier vocals and at times mixed songwriting. One of the standout qualities to Spiritual Battle is its consistency in that it presents with no skip buttons or filler tracks. Rather, you will encounter eight full length pieces and two short instrumentals in which Allos artfully traverses power and progressive metal territory but some variety thrown in. If interested in a classy power metal sound then look no further than “Mirror Of Deep Waters” (standing out with its symphonic elements) and “Power Of Choice” (characterized by its epic penchant). These two cannot help but bring to mind Theocracy. “Journey” reflects some Narnia-like progressi
