BEYOND THE BLACK – Hørizøns [Limited Box Edition] (2020)

BEYOND THE BLACK are releasing this new effort titled “Hørizøns“, in this Limited Box Edition including a bonus disc with the album in full instrumental form. What I really like about this German outfit is their ability to mix symphonic metal with melodic hard rock.
The female-fronted quintet unbolts their unequalled, differentiated spectra of symphonic and melodic rock spiced with sonorous melodious metal soundscapes in 13 manifold songs showcasing Jennifer Haben’s crystal clear, striking vocals.
“Hørizøns” is unmistakably a BEYOND THE BLACK album, but with so many new facets and personality adding up to the classic band’s ID that make it a true highlight for the genre this year.

Beautiful yet strong harmonies, emotional storytelling and powerful vocal lines weave throughout “Wounded Healer” (featuring Elize Ryd from AMARANTHE) and will light your way in gloomy times.
Dark subliminal grooves coalesce with harmonizing guitar lines and form the prevailing nexus of “Human” and its unmistakably catchy chorus. Another facet rises with “You Are Not Alone”, which is dominated by electronic influences as well as symphonic sounding violins, plus melodic rock-type guitars.

This “Hørizøns [Limited Box Edition]” includes some fan collectible items inside, and the bonus CD with instrumental versions is a really pleasant listen.
However, all copies were sold out during the pre-order (a big achievement these days).
Highly Recommended

CD 1 : Hørizøns
01 – Horizons
02 – Misery
03 – Wounded Healer (feat. Elize Ryd)
04 – Some Kind of Monster
05 – Human
06 – Golden Pariahs
07 – Marching On
08 – You’re Not Alone
09 – Out of the Ashes
10 – Paralyzed
11 – Coming Home
12 – I Won’t Surrender (feat. Tina Guo)
13 – Welcome to My Wasteland

CD 2 : Hørizøns (instrumental)
01 – Horizons
02 – Misery
03 – Wounded Healer
04 – Some Kind of Monster
05 – Human
06 – Golden Pariahs
07 – Marching On
08 – You’re Not Alone
09 – Out of the Ashes
10 – Paralyzed
11 – Coming Home
12 – I Won’t Surrender
13 – Welcome to My Wasteland

Jennifer Haben – Vocals (lead)
Stefan Herkenhoff – Bass
Kai Tschierschky – Drums
Tobi Lodes – Guitars, Vocals (backing)
Christian Hermsdorfer – Guitars, Vocals (backing)
Elize Ryd (Amaranthe) – guest Vocals

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