MYRATH – Legacy [Limited Edition digipak +1] (2016)

If there is an original, interesting release in the metal-related field that should be “Legacy“, the new album by Tunisia’s very own MYRATH.
So few bands will dare wear their roots on their sleeve not just in regards to the bands they grew up loving but also the music of their own culture. Among them we find Myrath, a group that has been carving it’s way through the last two decades blending metal with Oriental melodies. And with “Legacy”, they have created a fascinating collection of captivating songs.

“Legacy” is a brilliant spectacle morphing melodic progressive metal with stunning Arabic keyboard swaths and vocal melodies that hearken to the sounds of the Orient. From the album’s opening “Jasmin” the listener is swept away by this grand, majestic sound that transports one to a different world.
Myrath are one of the few bands that can legitimately create an authentic sound without sounding as if they’re trying to be anything other than themselves.

With the exquisite guitar work of original member Malek Ben Arbia soaring over the cinematic keyboard sounds of Elyes Bouchoucha, to the propulsive bass of Anis Jouini syncopating with the dynamic drums of Morgan Berthet; musically the band is not only totally unique within the songs but amazingly skilled as well.
When you add the beautiful and emotional vocals of Zaher Zorgati whose voice goes from singing straight vocal lines to complex bits totally caps what makes Myrath one of the best bands you have not heard.
On tracks like “Nobody’s Lives,” “Believer,” “Endure the Silence,” and “The Needle” the listener is whisked away on a journey that bands only wish they could do with their music.

The ability to take a style that at times can be redundant despite the progressive label and make it not only new, but also make it authentic, emotional, and amazing is no easy feat.
It is pretty clear listening their stunning new album “Legacy” that Myrath have something very important to add to the musical landscape, and have created a collection of songs that are the very best of their career and quite possibly could be one of the ‘albums of the year’.
Yes, it’s that good. And original. And quite emotional.
Highly Recommended

01 – Jasmin
02 – Believer
03 – Get Your Freedom Back
04 – Nobody’s Lives
05 – The Needle
06 – Through Your Eyes
07 – The Unburnt
08 – I Want To Die
09 – Duat
10 – Endure The Silence
11 – Storm Of Lies
12 – Other Side [digipak bonus track]

Zaher Zorgatti – Lead Vocals
Malek Ben Arbia – Guitars
Anis Jouini – Bass
Elyes Bouchoucha – Keyboards
Morgan Berthet – Drums

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