Great Master - "Monte Cristo" [Self Released]

Sixth album for this historic Italian band that offers excellent power metal with symphonic and epic veins. We are talking about a band that existed long before the explosion of some bands that later had great success, such as Rhapsody Of Fire.

Now it’s time to notice this great band, given that we are also talking about their sixth career album, and what’s more, a truly beautiful concept album both in terms of themes and music. Few bands manage to be so complete in the power metal field. Great Master are never banal, they have a sound that could often also fall under the term progressive and the musicians involved in this band are all truly to be praised.

It’s not easy to create an hour-long power metal album that you never tire of. The risk of boring the listener, if you don’t have ideas and if you don’t put enjoyment first, is high. Great Master manage to be convincing in all thirteen songs on this album, including epic double drum rides, some touching semi-ballads and other rockier and heavier pieces more in classic heavy metal style.

Don’t miss out on this work for any reason, especially if you love classic metal and power metal. A great album and a great band is what you will find in “Montecristo”.