XENERIS – Eternal Rising (2024) *HQ*
Formed in December 2022 after the disbandment of Kalidia (one of the hottest Italian melodic power metal bands with over 5 million youtube views), XENERIS is the brainchild of Federico Paolini (co-founder, composer, and guitarist of Kalidia) and Roberto Donati (Bassist of Kalidia). Coupled with the impressive female vocals of Maryan and the rhythmic punch of Stefano Livieri, they created a really strong debut album, ”Eternal Rising”, to be released on Frontiers Music.
Xeneris manage to honor the heritage of Kalidia expanding the musical spectrum fusing symphonic metal, power and progressive metal into an electrifying concoction of huge melodies, powerful riffs, and grand sympho arrangements.
If you love these genres then there’s a lot to enjoy ”Eternal Rising”, simply ‘cos Xeneris go for the classic sound, melodic all the way, with clean powerful vocals, and an outstanding huge production & mix.
From “Barbarossa“ to “Equinox“, it is evident that XENERIS has a talent for writing catchy songs. Throughout the entire album the interplay between the soaring vocals, intense guitar riffs, and sumptuous orchestral arrangements is a trademark. Songs that take listeners to fantasy worlds, such as “Pandora’s Box“ and “Shahrazad“, stand out for their grandiose, cinematic nature.
The closing track is the cherry on top, an amazing ballad that highlights the talent of the group.
While classic in songwriting and sound, XENERIS experiment with some wide range of instrumentation, going beyond the formulaic boundaries of symphonic metal. The combination of modern and classical elements in “Eternal Rising“ shows how far the band can take the genre.
“Eternal Rising“ mixing, mastering, and production all merit special praise. Rich and immersive, the album’s aural landscape allows each instrument to shine without overpowering the others. The production quality ensures that the intricate layers of orchestral elements and the powerful drive of the metal components blend seamlessly.
The album’s overall effect is substantially enhanced by a degree of technical mastery, which also demonstrates XENERIS‘s dedication to quality.
Highly Recommended
01 – Barbarossa
02 – Before The River Of Fire
03 – Eternal Rising
04 – Pandoras’s Box
05 – A New Beginning
06 – To The Endless Sea
07 – Shahrazad
08 – Scilla And Cariddi
09 – Burning Within
10 – The Glorious Fight
11 – Equinox
Maryan (vocals)
Federico Paolini (guitars, keys)
Roberto Donati (bass)
Stefano Livieri (drums)
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