3. Cain’s Offering – Gather the Faithful
This is what power metal is all about. Fast guitars, tantalizing keyboards, cheesy lyrics. And here’s the kicker… This is this Finnish super-group’s first album. Formed by guitarist extraordinaire Jani Liimatainen after leaving Sonata Arctica, Jani gathered a group of all star musicians from all over the country to help with this record. Singer Timo of Stratovarius, keyboardist Mikko of Essence of Sorrow, (also formerly from Sonata Arctica), bassist Jukka of Wintersun, and new drummer Jani “Hurtsi” to finalize this killer lineup. As for the music, what more can be said. This is near perfection. It’s fast, it’s catchy, and it’s one of the best records I can recall listening to. I was literally in awe for the duration of the album. Gather the Faithful is one of those records that can pick you up on a bad day. Yes, it’s that powerful. Timo’s voice soars above the torrent of Jani’s virtuoso guitar riffs and the complement of Mikko’s insane keyboard skills make this something truly memorable. Put your iPod’s on repeat because this one’s a keeper.
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