50 - Ironware - From Deep Inside (Break Out - 2003) (4:32)
From the first moment I saw Ironware perform live for about five people at the time of their fist demo, I knew they were going to have a special place in my Power Metal loving heart. From Deep Inside is just pure ear candy, so ultra melodic with an extremely emotional vibe, perfectly brought to life with the mesmerizing vocals of Passi Humppi.
49 - Raise Hell - Not Dead Yet (Not Dead Yet - 2000) (4:06)
Raise Hell from Sweden have come a long way in their carrier after releasing the Black Metal like debut Holy Target in 1998 as teenagers. Their second release offered a balanced style with a unique mix of Thrash, hook-laden melodies and a refreshing attitude. The titletrack is a pure Thrash inferno with naughty lyrics and so much energy it seems unreal. Just perfect!
48 - Sacred Steel - The Immortal Curse/ Slaughter Prophecy (Slaughter Prophecy - 2002) (3:33)
Sacred Steel had delighted me for some time with entertaining and ballsy True Metal of the old school. Now they released a track close to Death Metal onslaught, with snarling growls, hyper aggressive low-key guitars and tons of nerve! The guys showed a completely new side of their talents and the outcome is jaw- dropping perfect!
47 - Nocturnal Rites - The Iron Force (The Sacred Talisman - 1999) (4:20)
I clearly remember when The Sacred Talisman came out and took everyone I knew by storm, with its charming and overly catchy approach. It was a time before Power Metal got watered down and over-exposed. Though this thing had been done times before, the album was a fresh breath. The Iron Force, with it's laid back mid-tempo feeling, showcase the excellent and very personal vocals of Anders Zackrisson as well as the bands huge talent for writing super catchy songs. This album possessed a very strong and contagious feeling of pure enthusiasm, which can still make me all crazy to this day.
46 - Freedom Call - Heart Of The Brave (Taragon - 1999) (5:16)
The chorus in this fantastic tune really says it all, so huge and majestic it completely blows you away! But that is only part of the strength of the song, which is well written all over, demonstrating the enormous potential of the Germans in the spring of their carrier. To me, Freedom Call symbolize a special kind of way to convey positive emotions, they are able to express the beauty of hope, love, keeping a positive spirit in their songs in a unique way. Heart Of The Brave is a perfect example of that!
45. Skullview - War Within The Sky (Kings Of The Universe - 1999) (4:56)
America's own underground heroes, still bravely keeping the flag of traditional Metal flying high, Skullview deserves a listen, if you like old school US Metal. War Within The Sky displays brutal and forceful riffing and ear-shattering vocals, making it obvious why their singer earned the nickname "Earthquake"! With clever tempo-changes, and a pretty simple structure, Skullview offers a lesson in real Metal with lots of balls!
44. Avantasia - The Seven Angels (The Metal Opera pt. II) (14:15)
With the Avantasia project,
Tobias Sammet, Edguy mainman and a melody-making magician have managed to create a world of adventures with a great emotional impact. In The Seven Angels, many spellbinding moments are woven together to form a mosaic of capturing emotions and atmospheres. The many amazing musicians, acting out different characters in the story, play a big part in making the song so fascinating: They each contribute a unique feeling to the song, almost giving a feeling that you are attending a real play or musical.
43. Sonata Arctica - The Cage (Winterheart's Guild - 2003) (4:35)
The catchiest song ever? Well, probably one of them! This is one of those tunes that grabs you by the throat and makes you want to sing along really loud. At least that's what it does to me; with it's full blown Power Metal approach, tastefully done. Of course the main appeal is the all-powerful refrain, but with many fantastic details like the ultra melodic solo halfway through the song and the splendid choir at the end, the song has amazingly much to offer!
42. The Storyteller - Power Within (The Storyteller - 2000) (4:12)
The Storyteller's self titled debut from 2000 made a serious impact on me; the band had their roots deeply planted in the folk music style, but added just the right dose of hard, crunchy Metal riffs to make the music really spectacular, creating a perfect balance. The soothing and highly personal vocals of
LG Persson fit the music like a glove of steel. Power Within is a tale of a broken man experiencing an awakening of inner strength, told in a form of an old folklorish legend about a sorcerer. A ballad-like tune with a thrilling melody, acoustic guitars and a very deep-felt atmosphere, the song grabs me by the heart each time I lay ear to its magic.
41. Piledriver - Metal Inquisition (Metal Inquisition - 1984) (5:08)
Dirty, raw and Metal to the bone, Piledriver shows us what Heavy Metal is supposed to be all about. A huge part of the appeal lies in the devil-may-care attitude of the band, the lyrics and atmosphere just oozes with a conviction, that Metal is the greatest thing in life! The juicy, thrashy riffs blends in with the raw and commanding voice of The Piledriver (a.k.a.
Gord Kirchin) for one hell of an effective rocker!
40 - Heaven's Gate - Gate Of Heaven (Livin' In Hysteria - 1991) (4:35)
Heaven's Gate is a pretty underrated German start 90's band playing a form of melodic Power Metal, from before the scene was flocked with too many clones. Gate Of Heaven from the brilliant Livin' In Hysteria record, offers anything a fan of the style could only dream of. A capturing melody, nice chorus and a high dose of energy are some ingredients, but one of the coolest things is the playful guitar duels, full of life and contagious enthusiasm. The song is catchy without being too predictable and with room for each musician to show his talent. Anytime, at a party of just needing an energy boost, I can put on this song and feel like I really am entering the Gate Of Heaven, being totally caught up in its intensity.
39 - Morbid Angel - God Of Emptiness (Covenant - 1993) (5:26)
God Of Emptiness was a key-element in my beginning journey into the world of Death Metal. With its slow doomy profile and strangely alluring atmosphere, the song provided a good introduction to music with growls. David Vincent had the most brutal, evil growl ever, but here he uses many facets of his voice. The song has an innovative and sort of progressive feel to it, with weird rhythm paths and a strange structure, and still fascinates today, with its sinister and dark atmosphere.
38 - Gamma Ray - The Silence (Heading For Tomorrow - 1990) (6:20)
To me, there was something magical about the corporation between Kai Hansen and Ralf Scheepers in Gamma Ray. Kai Hansen is one of my favorite songwriters and no one could ever have done the tunes more justice than Ralf Scheepers. His voice is out of this world, filled with spirit, passion and personality. On The Silence, he let his most melodic side shine, in a way that sends chills down my spine (and in a way that probably shatters glass too, if you play it loud enough).
Both the melody and the lyrics to the song are beautiful, to say it short. I would call it a dynamic ballad; it has the emotional feel of a ballad, but still with lots of different parts and details to discover. The lyrics express a hope and vision of co-existence, peace and inner strength that I find beautiful and compelling. A truly spine-chilling song!
37 - In Flames - Lord Hypnos (The Jester Race - 1996) (4:01)
Ahh, the glorious In Flames debut! An album that helped polish off the sound today often referred to as "Gothenburg", and continued the evolution of melodic Death Metal. A song like Lord Hypnos pushed the boundaries of how melodic and catchy a Death Metal style song can be, without loosing its nerve. In Flames are champions at the art of mixing thundering drums and growls with overly melodic guitar harmonies and stick-to-the-brain refrains. It is a super catchy tune with a dark edge, creating a feeling of a perfect balance and diversity, which I greatly appreciate!
36 - Rhapsody - March Of The Swordmaster (Power Of The Dragonflame - 2002) (5:04)
There's something unique and fascinating about Rhapsody. The band has managed to melt down the barriers between classical music and Metal, blending the styles completely and makes it all seem natural, instead of forced. A dramatic, over-the-top bombastic style I have come to cherish. March Of The Swordmaster sounds pretty medieval influenced, but still holds its ground as a Metal track. The mesmerizing harmonies and bombast laden atmosphere is brilliant, the chorus super catchy and all is topped off with the gorgeous vocals of Fabio Lione. The result is dramatic like an epic tale sweeping the listener away.
35 - Sabaton - Primo Victoria (Primo Victoria - 2005) (4:10)
From the first time I listened to Primo Victoria, I was completely overwhelmed by the song, it just has this larger-than-life feel to it. A very dramatic and epic feeling runs through the song, painting a picture of standing victorious at the battlefield. Pompous, detailed and a whirlwind of Power, this tune portraits feelings of victory and pride perfectly, and sounds like nothing I have heard before.
34 - Obituary - World Demise (World Demise - 1994) (3:43)
Obituary is a given favorite to me, when it comes to the more simple but brutal form of Death Metal. Their 1994 album stands as a personal highlight, offering chunky and groovy guitars, and the hyper-aggressive snarls of John Tardy, who screams with such anger and conviction, you can feel the ground shake. World Demise sounds like exactly what the title suggest!
33 - Morgana Lefay - End Of Living (The Seventh Seal - 1999) (5:51)
Just when I though that the guys in Morgana Lefay had shelved the band forever, they made a return to the scene with one of their strongest records. The opening track is one of the band's most mesmerizing creations to date, a melodic but heavy tune with a mysterious atmosphere. The piercing and emotional vocals of Charles Rytkönen are just spine chilling!
32 - Iron Maiden - Rime Of The Ancient Mariner (Powerslave - 1984) (13:34)
What is to be said about this masterpiece, that hasn't already been said many times before? It is just straight out amazing in every detail. One of these tunes, where everything seems to fit perfectly, a song of enormous proportions!
31 - Manowar - Heart Of Steel (Kings Of Metal - 1988) (5:10)
My love for Manowar is impossible to describe in mere words. They are one of the bands in the world that has inspired me the most on a personal level, sparking an inner flame with their godly and powerful music. Heart Of Steel has been a favorite almost since I started listening to Metal. It is just a fantastically emotional song, so powerful that the message of staying true and facing the difficulties in the world, even when you feel alone, has marked me and played a role in shaping me as a person. Musically and lyrically, this tune will stay in my heart forever.
30 - Children Of Bodom - Deadnight Warrior (Something Wild - 1997) (3:22)
Children Of Bodom have definitely created a unique style which is both dramatic, ultra heavy and very dynamic. I love the way the band use the keyboard, ranging from innocent lullaby-like melodies to dramatic Transylvanian style. The raw and crunchy guitars and Alexi Laiho's aggressive vocals gives the music an unpolished feeling. Deadnight Warrior stands as one of the most aggressive and creative tunes the band has crafted to date!
29 - Judas Priest - Painkiller (Painkiller - 1990) (6:05)
A Metallic evergreen, what could possibly be more classic then Painkiller? An awesome track, that never fails to kick-start a party or just add provide an energy boost on a gray day.
28 - Dream Evil - The Prophecy (Dragonslayer - 2002) (4:14)
Well, it is no secret that I adore the debut of the Swedish Metallers, and The Prophecy just hits bull's eye, blending old Heavy Metal influences with modern Power Metal approach in a perfect way! The Prophecy is a catchy and melodic affair, yet with the heavy and dynamic guitar riffs as the backbone, and Gus G's soloing as the extra spice, making for an awesome track!
27 - Samael - Reign Of Light (Reign Of Light - 2004) (3:51)
With their creative way of combining Heavy Metal, electro and industrial, Samael have created a vision completely their own, and continue to amaze me. Never resting but adding even new elements to their music, like Arabian influences, Samael never fail to surprise with each release. Reign Of Light is a complex marriage between heavy, distorted guitars and weird industrial influences, erasing the borders of artificial/natural sounds, light/dark atmospheres and old/new styles. A full assault on all senses!
26 - Lost Horizon - Sworn In The Metal Wind (Awakening The World - 2001) (5:43)
To me, there is nothing not to like about Lost Horizon. From the first spin of their amazing debut I fell in love with their powerful sound and strong lyrical messages. Daniel Heiman (or Ethereal Magnanimus) is nothing short of amazing, a fantastic singer who manage to hit every note perfectly and still convey so much emotion, that it is impossible not to get completely sucked into the universe of Lost Horizon! From the first powerful scream to the galloping rhythm to the great guitar work, this is just like Heavy Metal was always meant to sound!
25 - Sacred Steel - Lust For Blood (Bloodlust - 2000) (3:53)
Nothing new under the sun with Sacred Steel, their style is as traditional and classic as can be, but I admire their determination and loyalty to the roots of Metal. Their music has always had that rough, ballsy and uncompromising approach I already fell in love with on their debut. Thundering drums and screaming guitars together with a great drive marks the highlight of Lust For Blood, a song that is sure to make heads shake everywhere!
24 - Dio - Holy Diver (Holy Diver - 1983) (5:50)
This is classic Dio, which equals pure magic. The fantastic riff, one of the most recognizable in Metal, and the slow, hypnotizing drive is simply spellbinding. Ronnie James Dio is one of the world's greatest singers, so incredibly melodic and unique in tone. A real classic, pure ear candy!
23 - Wizard - The First One (Head Of The Deceiver - 2001) (4:43)
The True Metal warriors known as Wizard made a huge impact on me with this great release. With The Fist One, the band showed they are capable of writing more than just straight-ahead fast Metal, the song is very atmospheric with an epic touch, but still with lots of balls, as you would expect from Wizard. The perfect mix of melodic greatness and raw Heavy Metal might!
22 - HammerFall - Glory To The Brave (Glory To The Brave - 1997) (7:20)
Talk about an emotional song! What an amazing atmosphere HammerFall manages to create with this deep-felt work, which you can actually hear comes straight from the heart of the composer. The lyrics are devastatingly beautiful and the soft piano adds layers and depth to the track. I love the way the song goes from soft to harder, without loosing the initial melancholic feeling. This is just one of my favorite ballads (if you call it a ballad), because it has that special ability to cover emotions so well, you can actually feel them yourself, as if they were your own, and that is an invaluable skill.
21 - Accept - Restless And Wild (Restless & Wild) (4:10)
The German kings created a masterpiece with Restless & Wild, and it is really hard to choose a standout track on such a strong record, but the titletrack clearly has something extraordinary. Built up around a great riff, the song has a very special atmosphere. The rasp vocals of Udo Dirkschneider gives it that kick-ass, rebellious feeling. A unique and fascinating experience!
20 - Helloween - Halloween (Keeper Of The Seven Keys pt. I - 1987) (13:18)
Helloween's epic masterpiece Halloween is so full of twists and turns it seems almost unreal. It creates a journey through many emotional states, and gives the word innovative justice. The guitar work is absolutely stunning and the vocals of Mikael Kiske gives the song an extra dimension and brings a very emotional feel to it.
19 - Kreator - Pleasure To Kill (Pleasure To Kill - 1986) (4:10)
Even in the days of Death and Black Metal, this still stands as one of the most extreme songs (and albums) I have heard! While giving justice to the words extreme and bone crushing, Pleasure To Kill is still a very compelling and even sing -a-long friendly tune, and it is exactly that, that is it's strength. This was Kreator's defining moment and a milestone in the German Thrash scene!
18 - Europe - The Final Countdown (The Final Countdown - 1986) (5:08)
My all time favorite Europe song is also their biggest hit, the keyboard driven The Final Countdown. I just love the recognizable main keyboard riff, combined with the charismatic vocals of Joey Tempest. There is also a big nostalgia factor involved in my love for the track, being one of the first Rock songs I ever got really into, and a song that seems to have followed me from being a rock novice to my musical state today. Nevertheless, it is still guaranteed to make me scream out loud in joy, every time it pops up in my life, and this hit has been the measure stick all other catchy Rock songs was to be measured against for me!
17 - Kiss - Love Gun (Love Gun - 1977) (3:11)
The mid-70's saw Kiss at the peak of their career, at least commercially, making a giant impact on music fans and the rock scene in general with their fun, easygoing and hook laden Hard Rock, over-the-top image and outrageous scene show. Love Gun would be the last record to feature all four original members, before the band reunited two decades later, and stand it among their greatest albums. The magical titletrack has always been among my absolute favorites of theirs, a brilliant melody and passionate vocals being its biggest force. Ace Frehley's lead guitar playing in this song was ahead of its time and is legendary today. I still get shivers when listening to that great solo! All over the song is just fantastic, every element fits in perfectly, and the driven profile of the tune goes well with the suggestive lyrics. A real classic from some of Hard Rock's biggest icons.
16 - Manowar - Battle Hymn (Battle Hymns - 1982) (6:55)
I have always been a big fan of the way Battle Hymn builds up; I can't imagine a more powerful way to open a song! It is just an extremely powerful tune all over, painting visions of warriors riding into battle in your mind, and evoking courage to find the strength to battle obstacles in life. At least, that's my emotions connected to this song. Eric Adams performance here is outstanding, and totally underlines the convincing message and powerful sound of the song.
15 - Rhapsody - Emerald Sword (Symphony Of Enchanted Lands - 1998) (4:21)
Every time I listen to this song my jaw hits the floor in amazement. The song creates an atmosphere equal to that of a huge Opera, telling tales of heroes and battles. The highly classically influenced keyboard work lifts the song to a higher level and help shape the unique sound of Rhapsody. The dramatic chorus sticks to your brain after the first listen. That Fabio Lione is incapable of pronouncing the word "Sword" correctly is of course a little comic, but nothing can take away the greatness and larger-than-life feeling of the music.
14 - Gamma Ray - Heading For Tomorrow (Heading For Tomorrow - 1989) (14:30)
As stated before, Ralf Scheepers plus Kai Hansen in most cases equal magic to me, and the titletrack of their debut together is as spectacular as can be! This is probably the best performance I have ever heard from Ralf. His vocal delivery is just overflowing with conviction in what he does on this track. The song is heavily guitar-based and Kai shines with everything from amazing leads to slow, emotional parts and everything in between. The way the song builds up for the grand finale around 13:15 is spine chilling, one of the most powerful moments in the history of Gamma Ray.
13 - Destruction - Total Desaster (Sentence Of Death - 1984) (4:06)
A real classic from the greatest German Thrash band in my opinion. Total Desaster is an inferno of brilliant riffs and the dedicated shouting of charismatic Frontman Schmier. The best thing about the song is the galloping rhythm, giving the song an extremely energetic and aggressive feeling. This is Thrash in its purest form, just as it was meant to be played!
12 - Samael - Rain (Passage - 1996) (4:00)
When the passage album was released, it felt like a fresh breath in the Metal world, as well as a milestone in Samael's career. Today, it still stands as an album that broadened my musical horizon, and something I return to on a regular basis. With their unique mix of electronic music and Metal, the soundscape of Samael requires involved and concentrated listening. Rain is like a huge wall of sound, including heavy, distorted guitars, industrial beats, synthesizer and a chanting background choir, all topped off with the calm, understated vocals of Vorph. Truly a unique and amazing experience!
11 - Black Sabbath - Headless Cross (Headless Cross - 1989) (6:28)
Tony Martin has always been an extremely underrated singer, and the albums he released with Sabbath never really get as much recognition as they deserve. They may not have the "classic" stamp on them as the Ozzy-era albums do, but there is a magical, otherworldly feel to especially Headless Cross, that still has me bowing down in awe today. The foggy, sinister and doomy atmosphere set from the beginning of the titletrack, is fully released with the chorus, sounding almost like ghost voices, painting sinister visions in one's mind. Tony Iommi's distinct guitar tone and clever playing, in many ways the essence of Black Sabbath, gives the song depth and underlines it's eerie and heavy profile. Simply put, a magical tune, which have stood the test of time, this album being one of the first Metal albums I got as a kid!
10 - Falconer - Upon The Grave Of Guilt (Falconer - 2001) (4:57)
The Falconer debut completely swept me away! The beautiful folk-elements, so perfectly woven together with modern Metal, all done in a sophisticated way, seemed like an immensely powerful way of combining emotions and force. The magical voice of Mathias Blad together with the brilliant riffing of Stefan Weinerhall sets the special mood of Upon The Grave Of Guilt, powerful but melancholic. The song is put together in an ingenious way, blending many elements and making room for many ways of expressing the emotions in the lyrics. The lyrics deal with remorse and, they way I see it, finding a way to overcome a feeling of guilt. Very simple, but with a reflective side to them, and written in a way that makes it possible to insert your own thoughts, which I really appreciate. This is definitely one of the songs I can never tire of!
9 - Manowar - Achilles, Agony And Ecstasy In Eight Parts (The Triumph Of Steel - 1992) (28:37)
Manowar's thrilling, epic drama, based on the Iliad stands as a magnificent achievement in song writing skills, balancing so many different elements in a perfect way. Managing to make a song this length so captivating that you pay attention every second, is just another confirmation, that Manowar are the true Kings of Metal. Creating so many different moods, this tune provides a whole world to get lost in.
8 - Blind Guardian - Theatre Of Pain (Somewhere Far Beyond - 1992) (4:15)
Perhaps some will find Theatre Of Pain an odd Blind Guardian tune to make it this far on my list? Well, I have a giant love for this song; it has a completely unique and quite progressive way of building up. The song offers an atmosphere, that is both slow and soothing and has a highly dramatic edge, created by a tasteful dose of keyboard. Hansi Kürsch shows many sides of his vocal talents, which gives the song even more depth. A shining diamond of a song!
7 - Morgana Lefay - Maleficium (Maleficium - 1996) (5:30)
Maleficium is an interesting concept album; dealing with the life and death of a male witch, built on an authentic story. The titletrack describes the burning of the witch at the stake. With rather simple means, the band manage to create something extremely exciting, relying mainly on a great melody, the completely bewitching vocals of Charles Rytkönen and rock-hard riffs, with the chanting choir as the special ingredient. The headbanger-friendly rhythm and ultra tight riffs are other treats of this very strong composition.
6 - Iron Maiden - Hallowed Be Thy Name (The Number Of The Beast -1982) (7:10)
An extremely atmospheric and thoughtful song, describing the thoughts of a man sitting in jail and waiting for his death sentence. Bruce Dickinson showed right away, that he is a world-class singer; this song being a prime example of his impressive range and his deep-felt emotional involvement in a song is obvious. From the first moment the mood is set with the chiming of the bells and from then on, it is just pure magic. As usual with these heroes, the bass plays an important role, having a life of its own, and the delivery of the song is ingenious all over. One of these astonishing songs, where every detail is well crafted, and everything melts together perfectly.
5 - Accept - Metal Heart (Metal Heart - 1985) (5:19)
A song I can't listen to, without getting the goose bumps, especially when listening to the melodic and ingenious guitar adaptation of Für Elise, and the other brilliant moments of Wolf Hoffmann, my favorite guitar player. Accept had come to a point in their carrier, where they spiced up the simple structure of their songs with more grandiose arrangements and elements like choirs and a tiny touch of keyboard. The shouted out gang chorus, which always make me sing at the top of my lungs at a party or similar event. A funny thing is, how the expression Metal Heart have been used so extendedly to describe people's devotion to Metal, while the lyrics are nothing about music, but tell a vivid science fiction tale (taking place in 1999), about robots living hidden in our society.
An amazing song where nothing seems out of place!
4 - Manowar - The Power Of Thy Sword (The Triumph Of Steel - 1992) (7:49)
A song with the ability to wake the inner warrior. When I got my fist Manowar album, The Triumph Of Steel, this was not one of the first songs I got into, but it ended up being the one having the most impact on me. My favorite part is, where the song calm down to a quiet whisper (around 3:30), then at the next point all it's power is unleashed with the extremely heavy part sets in. Eric Adams screams shake the earth and the song just testifies the magic of real devotion, both lyrically and performance wise!
3 - Black Sabbath - Children Of The Grave (Master Of Reality - 1971) (5:15)
This is just one of the most dynamic and heavy songs I have ever listened to. The chugging, hard guitar/bass foundation of the song is really what takes it to a higher level, with the great guitar leads and Ozzy's trademark vocals as the icing of the cake.
Songs like Children Of The Grave laid the foundation for tons of bands to works with, up to this day, but still few have managed to even out its amazing dynamics. Original, captivating and just magical.
2 - Blind Guardian - Imaginations From The Other Side (Imaginations From The Other Side - 1995) (7:18)
The amazing vocals of Hansi Kürsch, the way he utters each word as if it has the most important meaning to him, is compelling. Together with the sky-high performance of the whole band, and the whole atmosphere of the song, it all adds up to one of the greatest creations I have ever heard. The progressive structure of the song offers many fascinating detail, and changing rhythm paths creates a mesmerizing feeling, and make me feel like the whole song is a parallel dream world. The song is a celebration of mankind's ability to dream, create legends and reach other worlds within one's mind. The amazing lyrics describe this in a moving way, and the music carries the vision out perfectly.
Dreamy, poetic and hard-hitting, this is where Blind Guardian reached their full potential.
1 - Edguy - Theater Of Salvation (Theater Of Salvation - 1999) (14:11)
Edguy's opus magnum, Theater Of Salvation is, in short, a masterpiece!
The grandiose and majestic feeling in this song is just awe-inspiring, and always manage to lift my spirit, to make a bad day better, take a party to the next level or boost my mood when I feel down. This is something I can listen to at all occasions, because it covers so much ground, there is always something to dive deeper into. Be it the mellow, thoughtful part around 5:40, or the amazing sing-a-long chorus, the song never fails to offer some sort of recognizable emotion no matter my mood. Tobias Sammet is on the way to becoming one of my absolute favorite singers. He is like a modern day Bruce Dickinson, so passionate and talented at what he does, with a personality that shines through. I cannot find a single note in the song I don't like or that feels a little out of place. To me, this is the ultimate musical ecstasy!
