Shadowmaker

"On their eighth studio full-length, producer Nick Raskulinecz (Mastodon, Ghost B.C.) showcases their current blend of classical riffs, modern rock melancholy and manic rhythms. The pulsating "Cold Blood" lets ex-Scars on Broadway guitarist Franky Perez shine as Apocalyptica's new singer. Still, it's the string-haunted intro to "Reign of Fear" and the epic mood shifts in "Till Death Do Us Part"-both vocals-free-that provide `Shadowmaker' with its best moments".

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"Everything about Shadowmaker screams of precise technical composition and attention to detail, and everything on this record was chosen with intention. The only hiccup in this formulation is that while they have on-boarded the vocal valor of Franky Perez, there are times when it feels as though he is under-utilized. Of course just in being themselves, Apocalyptica do not require the services of a vocalist at all, but given that the general market appeal for a Progressive, melodic band is more favorable to those with vocals, having one definitely works in their favor ... Shadowmaker is a collection of beautiful tracks that shows the evolution of a band that has combined World music, Neo Classical, and Symphonic Metal to make their mark".

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