DARKSKY: Crimson Butterfly CD [self released Speed/Progressive Metal w. clean female n rougher male vocals] Check sample

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self released Speed/Progressive Metal both clean female and rougher male vocals

Alessandro Bretagna – male vocals
Francesca Bos – female vocals
Marco Banfi – bass
Max Diblasio – keyboards
Francesco Diblasio – guitar
Davide Martinelli – drums

1. Troth Shall Be 08:38
2. Concealed By An Illusion 09:02
3. Lex Aeterna – The Oracle 07:23
4. Break All 07:23
5. Instrumental 04:06
Total playing time 36:52

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They come back on the market, the Milanese Darksky, band devoted to an interesting mix that combines melodic death metal, thrash deadlifts, melodies closer to classic metal and scores of intricate prog mold.
Founded in 1997 under the name of Deliverance, the group crosses the classical phase Settling, made ??of departures and arrivals, which will last until 2002. During this time, in addition to changing its name to Darksky, the band recorded a first demo, “”Shadows”” (1998), and subsequently a MCD self titled “”Beyond Life”” (2000). After a year of inactivity, the group undergoes a veritable storm, so that the starting line-up are only the two founders, ie Diblasio brothers, Francis (guitar) and Max (keyboards), to which are added Francesca Bos (voice ), Alessandro Bertagna (vocals), Marco Banfi (bass) and David Martinelli (drums). With the new line will move the sound on sound darker, with a riff that draws liberally from the melodic death metal and the growling voice of Bertagna that is intertwined with the talented Francesca Bos.
“”Crimson Butterfly”” looks really good, artwork with a simple and homely, but nice, and a really good and professional production. Despite the considerable length, the MCD is composed of five songs, all fairly long, except for the final “”Instrumental””, an instrumental piece (but it should be?) That shows the excellent skills of the executive Darksky, while revealing, on balance, a mere divertissement.
Instead the two original songs, “”Throth Shall Be”” and “”concealed By An Illusion””, perfectly exemplify the style of the sextet: powerful riffs and dynamic cross without stopping in both compositions, which are around nine minutes each, on a solid rhythmic base and aggressive. The keyboards Max Diblasio build atmospheric carpets and are never pushy.
All very good, so, except for the vocals that, at least in my opinion, have some problems. Mind you, Alessandro and Francesca are both convincing as singers, at least individually; the problem is that together they fail to amalgamate the best. Let me explain: first, the rumors are ubiquitous, leaving little breathing room instrumental passages; secondly, the vocal lines, which are not simply alternate but very often intersect and overlap, they do not communicate a sense of unity; it seems that everyone goes on his own, regardless of the other. Such a shame because this is likely to weigh down the tracks that might otherwise flow much more easily, despite the length.
Fortunately the two subsequent pieces (“”Lex Aeterna”” and “”Break All””) are more balanced, limiting the defects I mentioned and lightening the duration of songs, both on seven minutes. The first, in particular, is a candidate for the best piece of the lot, also because of a melody and an apt use of the most modern keyboards.
Having said that, however, I would not pass the “”Crimson Butterfly”” for a shoddy work: the songs are good workmanship, flawless execution and the band has a well-defined style and personal. Therefore expect the next exit, perhaps in a full-length, in the hope that Darksky able to chisel their sound further, reaching levels even higher.”