Circus Maximus debut album, "The First Chapter", was a great success for the band back then, in 2005. The reviews were all good and their sound which was a mix of proggressive metal along with the classic hard rock sound was welcomed by the fans from all over the metal community.
The band toured for a long time to promote the album and they played lots of gigs with names such as Jorn, Kamelot and Glenn Hughes among others. In 2007, Circus Maximus were back with their "Isolate" album. That was a concept album on "how much you can lose until you go completely mad, and how much have lost when insanity finally embraces you".This one was a major success for the band and put them to the elit prog. bands on the planet.
This time the band is back with the brand new "Nine" album. The riffs are simply stunning, the vocal performances are top notch and the musicianship is solid. And even if I'm not a huge fan of this gerne, I found this album brilliant!!! Yes, I can't stop listening to it for days!! In "Architect Of Fortune" the band delivers some really inspiration music and all the musicians are showing their huge talent! Great stuff!! In "Reach Within", we have the highlight of this album and probably one of the best 2012's tracks! Brilliant chorus line and a track that reminds me of some other time!! "Used" and " Last Goodbye" are both very good songs.
All in all, this is a brilliant release that will please every single fan of proggressive/melodic metal scene. Strong arrangements, great tracks, great vocal performances and in general a must have album!!!
Heavy Paradise's Rating : 8/10
Track List : Forging; Architect Of Fortune; Namaste; Game Of Life; Reach Within; I Am; Used; The One; Burn After Reading; Last Goodbye
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