Thunderstone - Evolution 4.0

Genre: Power Metal
Year: 2007
Country: Finland
Tracklist:

1.	Evolution 4.0	00:14
2.	Forevermore	04:21
3.	Roots of Anger	03:43
4.	10.000 Ways	04:16
5.	Holding on to My Pain	05:35
6.	Swirled	03:48
7.	Down With Me	07:16
8.	Face in the Mirror	03:03
9.	Solid Ground	05:40
10.	The Source	04:49
11.	Great Man Down	05:01
Total playing time		47:45

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Coming from the land of the 10.000 lakes, THUNDERSTONE are a well reputed band that has managed since 2000 that it was formed to produce some fine moments of heavy metal. “Evolution 4.0” is their latest achievement trying to push the band one step forward.
The album starts with a small intro of an electronic voice and goes on dynamically with solid songs, up tempo beats and a progressive mood. Fast rhythms, smart cuts and heavy guitarwork make the puzzle that “Evolution 4.0” consists of. I have to give special credits to the singer and his magnificent voice that give this hard rock tone to the compositions of the band. Not that the others fall behind: the rhythm section is punctual and the guitar solos are technically efficient. I really enjoyed the harmonic nature of their riffs that is backed up by the keyboards and the beautiful vocal lines that top everything. There are some great choruses in there!
THUNDERSTONE have managed to create their own sound that is heavy, progressive based and hard rockish at the same time. They are not the typical European power metal band and they have similarities with the equivalent American scene, but with the sense of harmony that characterizes the Northern European hard rock scene. They balance heavy/power riffing with progressive outbreaks and modern rhythmic parts in a blend that comes out with a great production that lets the songs breathe and flourish.
One thing is for sure, “Evolution 4.0” is a decent heavy metal album that will be liked by all those who like Gotthard, Jorn Lande, Talisman and other bands like this. Should be checked out!