METAL MONDAY: The Serpent and the Shadow by Darkest Era - Last week I alluded to posting some Celtic Metal from a band that I have up until recently had not known about. Well, glad that I found out about this band because both their previous album and their 2014 release are stellar. Sometimes the folk thing can be a burden, but this is a band crafting excellent tunes, building great hooks, and showing considerable talent. And you cannot go wrong with a singer that refers to himself at Krum.
Severance came out back in May, so maybe it is bit late to call it a new album, but it is not too late to declare this album a best of candidate. From the opening tune to the longish closing track, each song is solid. The Serpent and the Shadow is about the best representation of a band that is parts Maiden, part Thin Lizzy, and part kick ass metal that is totally comfortable in 2014.
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