The band's newest member is the guitarist G.G. Gohm who is doin' an excellent job right here regarding the guitar parts. The sound of the album is moving to the band's 'safe' Gothic paths of their previous recordings; atmospheric Gothic melodic metal with 'punchy' and speedy guitars and with the 'ghost' of Lacuna Coil to wander in all over the album (without loosing their own identity). The proggy elements are giving the extra flavor but, also, you can find some new age pinches as well. I have to admit that even if I'm not a big fan of this gerne, I like most of the songs here. The vocals are very good, the band is tight and the production is really solid. The opening tune of "Apocalypse Fire" is simply stunning!!! A very dynamic start and a great appetizer of what's coming up next (even if the rest of the tracks are not good as this particular one). Other highlights here are the catchy tune of "The Light", the self titled "Alien Heart" and "I Stay Here".
All in all, this is a very interesting release all the way. Godyva presents a solid album that will be a must have for each fan of Gothic/Power metal scene. Great arrangements, very good melodies and solid performances make this a truly recommended release.
Heavy Paradise's Rating : 7,5/10
Track List :
01. Apocalypse Fire
02. No Return
03. Alien Heart
04. My Earliest Memories
05. I Feel You (Ti Sento)
06. In Your Eyes
07. Everything Is Over
08. I Stay Here
09. Brainstorm
10. This Light
11. Apocalypse Fire II (Grand Final)
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