I discovered Evergrey with the Monday Morning Apocalypse album and never looked back..Always an excellent and emotive band, their previous release A Heartless Portrait was especially strong. Tom Englund is a great singer!
Necrotic Nick- Yeah, I think this one here might be my launching point for me getting into the band. Tom's vocal's a killer on here. He's got a solid range and he emotes so well with his vocals too. I'm looking forward to seeing what all I can find by this band here soon.
Necrotic Nick- Yeah, I've been jamming this one a good chunk of the day and I'm pretty hooked. Lots of variety in the songwriting and man can they write a killer hook. I'm definitely getting some more of their stuff in the future for sure.
I got into them with their last album and just binged everything in prep for this record and would honestly love to see a discography ranking of them from you sometime. 😊
Necrotic Nick- I'd definitely like some more time with this band's material before we even attempt to rank their material but I'm not opposed to checking out more of their stuff for sure so who knows, it may happen.
Evergrey have been around 31 years, since 1993....they have been one of the most consistent bands in the past 10 years, as each album is better than the previous. Tom Englund is definitely one of my favourite bands. I first discovered Everygrey in late 2003, with release of "Recreation Day"
Really stoked that you guys reviewed this as Evergrey is probably in my Top 10 favorite bands of all time. To my ears, they've never released anything lower than an 8/10. All of their albums are heavy, but if your interested in recommendations, I'd say: The Inner Circle Torn The Atlantic Cheers!!!
Necrotic Nick- Yeah, this is one of those bands I've been meaning to check out but I suppose it was a matter of listening to it at the right time. I definitely plan on checking out more in the future so I'm keep my eyes out for those but I'll probably just snag what I can find for the right price after this one. Cheers, man!
I’ve been a huge fan since ‘In Search of Truth’, their third album. I highly recommend that one if you want to truly see this band’s dark side. Quite honestly though, they have no real duds. I know I’ve already commented, but I’m super excited that you’re giving these guys a go! They deserve more attention after holding the torch for Gothenburg Prog Metal for nearly 30 years. It’s interesting that you mentioned where they were from, potentially without even knowing at the time 😂
Necrotic Nick- Honestly, I've only jammed a few tracks here and there before this but I literally knew very little about them but now I really want to dive into their stuff more. This was a solid album and man can these guys write a solid hook both vocally and instrumentally. I'm gonna keep my eyes open in record stores for more by these guys for sure.
I love Evergrey been following them since 2006 , they don’t have a bad album imo , I just posted a review for the new album today as well, it took the mantle of my favourite album 2024 so far , I think it’s near perfect 🤘🏻
Necrotic Nick- I am definitely more than late to the game here but I have a feeling I'm going to be getting more of their stuff in the future because this was solid. I wasn't into every track but most of them were killer.
I agree with the Queensryche vibe. I grew up on Operation Mindcrime, Empire as well as vintage Maiden. Evergrey really hit the sweet spot balancing heaviness/depth of emotion/melancholy but also massively uplifting melodies. Fantastic band!
Evergrey is a fantastic band. Tom Englund is one of the best vocalists out there as far as knowing exactly what he's working with. I'd recommend the new album from Ætheria Conscientia that just came out. Sci-fi themed progressive black metal with similarities to Enslaved, Oranssi Pazuzu, and Dodheimsgard, but definitely their own thing.
Necrotic Nick- Yeah, dude has a killer voice and all of it sounds comfortable. He really works well within his range for sure. I'm definitely going to check out more in the future for sure as it seems I've missed out on a lot with this band. I'll have to check out that other one. Comparing it to Enslaved definitely got your foot in the door there lol.
The first two albums, monday morning apocalypse and hymms for the broken all have solid stuff on there. In search of truth through to the inner circle is a golden run. They had a renaissance again with the storm within up until now with The Atlantic being a particular late career highlight for me. Looking forward to the album. Enjoy picking through their back catalogue guys. Torn and Glorious Collision are probably the only albums in their catalogue you can skip.over without missing much.
Necrotic Nick- Yeah, there is clearly a wealth of music I have missed by this band. I'd say I was pretty much recommended just about every one of their albums so far in the comments which seems like a good sign to me. I really enjoyed this one so I'd say this band has their foot in the door now for me at least.
Evergrey is definitely one of the best bands in progressive metal and this new album is no exception, it's really good. These guys are prog, but not in the way of Dream Theater in which create lengthy compositions; they're more like Fates Warning with the melancholic atmosphere of a doom band like Katatonia. All their albums are great and I'd highly recommend you check out their debut the Dark Discovery as well as The Inner Circle, Monday Morning Apocalypse, Glorious Collision, Hymns for the Broken, the Storm Within, and the Atlantic; all great albums.
Necrotic Nick- I really dug it. I liked that it was more about solid hooks and not being overindulgent with making the songs too proggy. Definitely a lot of tropes that I dig from bands like Queensryche and Fates Warning in here but I also like the darker, more melancholy vibe to most of the album. I'm definitely going to check out more by them in the future. I've definitely got quite a few recommendations here in the comments for sure.
The Atlantic (2019) and Escape of The Phoenix (2021) are fantastic records. Other recent prog/power albums I recommend are: Ivory Tower - Stronger (2019) Eldritch - Eos (2021) Manticora - Mycelium (2024)
Necrotic Nick- I've seen both of those named dropped in the comments so far so I'll keep my eyes open for them. I'm not familiar with those other bands but I'll check them out when I get a chance for sure.
Necrotic Nick- I may have to check out that ranking but I'm pretty sure I've been recommended just about every one of their albums in the comments so far lol.
Been a fan of these guys since first hearing Tom Englunds vocals on the Nightrage album Sweet Vengeance, it was such a contrast to Tomas Lindbergs iconic voice but the two complimented one another. I went straight from that to Evergrey's Recreation Day and the absolute banger of a track "as i lie here bleeding" they've only gotten better over the years with albums like The Atlantic, Hymns for the Broken and a Heartless Portrait. Englund really owns those prog/power metal Michael Bolton vibes.
Necrotic Nick- Holy shit... totally forgot he was on that one... and I own it lol. Yeah, for more than likely dumb reasons I slept on this band for years and it's apparent to me now that I've been missing out on some killer stuff. I'm definitely going to be snagging more of their stuff in the future for sure.
I'm once again asking you to check out Freak Kitchen lol Organic, Move, Dead Soul Men, their self titled and Cooking with Pagans are some really good albums to start with!
Necrotic Nick- I checked out a few tracks. It's alright. The musicianship is solid but I'm really not feeling the vocals very much. The videos are entertaining though from what I've seen.
production was handled by Tom Englund and Jonas Ekdahl. Adam Nolly Getgood mixed the album and Thomas "Plec" Johansson mastered the album. guess you didn't do that much research prior to review
Necrotic Nick- To be fair I have nothing to compare this to in terms of their previous works but I really dug the majority of this one. If anything I do want to check out more of their stuff in the future.
I love Evergrey. Their last two albums have been solid and I've heard this album is kinda the same so kinda disappointed yet at the same time I'm not? lol. The Atlantic and Recreation Day are to me personally their best works.
Necrotic Nick- Since I cant really compare this to any of their previous works this was pretty fresh for me but I know I dig it and I'm more than likely going to get more of their stuff in my collection at some point.
@@thrallsofmetal I got into them with their album The Storm Within which was pretty good too. Their earlier albums (such as Recreation Day) have more of a neo-classical tint to them but not full on Yngwie lol. It's kinda reminiscent to early Symphony X but not extremely proggy I guess you can say. Tom Englund's vocals have a lot more grit to them as well. On other note: You guys should check out Withering Surface. They dropped a new album this week called Exit Plan. Really really solid Melodeath. They kinda remind me of Dark Tranquility a bit and even The Haunted. Their vocalist has a bit of an Anders tint to his style. It's really good stuff.
Was ok. I was slightly surprised by the warm response/reception from me. Cool album title too though. “We’re nihilists Lebowski. We believe in “emptiness.”
The Atlantic is my favorite album of theirs. It's not better than the great trilogy they did (Inner circle, recreation day, in search of truth) but I love the atmosphere of it. Usually only atmospheric black metal can make me feel like i'm somewhere else but that album really makes you feel you're alone out in the middle of the ocean.
Necrotic Nick- Yeah, I was pretty against them in my early to mid 20's but my tastes have definitely expanded over the years and I really ended up digging this one.
I discovered Evergrey with the Monday Morning Apocalypse album and never looked back..Always an excellent and emotive band, their previous release A Heartless Portrait was especially strong. Tom Englund is a great singer!
Necrotic Nick- Yeah, I think this one here might be my launching point for me getting into the band. Tom's vocal's a killer on here. He's got a solid range and he emotes so well with his vocals too. I'm looking forward to seeing what all I can find by this band here soon.
Evergrey is one of my favorite melodic bands. I've been listening to them for 20 years. So glad to see you guys give them a shot.
Necrotic Nick- Yeah, I've been jamming this one a good chunk of the day and I'm pretty hooked. Lots of variety in the songwriting and man can they write a killer hook. I'm definitely getting some more of their stuff in the future for sure.
@@thrallsofmetal inner circle is one of my favorites
I got into them with their last album and just binged everything in prep for this record and would honestly love to see a discography ranking of them from you sometime. 😊
Necrotic Nick- I'd definitely like some more time with this band's material before we even attempt to rank their material but I'm not opposed to checking out more of their stuff for sure so who knows, it may happen.
You guys are in for a great ride with this discography.
Necrotic Nick- Can't threaten me with a good time lol
Evergrey have been around 31 years, since 1993....they have been one of the most consistent bands in the past 10 years, as each album is better than the previous. Tom Englund is definitely one of my favourite bands. I first discovered Everygrey in late 2003, with release of "Recreation Day"
Really stoked that you guys reviewed this as Evergrey is probably in my Top 10 favorite bands of all time.
To my ears, they've never released anything lower than an 8/10.
All of their albums are heavy, but if your interested in recommendations, I'd say:
The Inner Circle
Torn
The Atlantic
Cheers!!!
Necrotic Nick- Yeah, this is one of those bands I've been meaning to check out but I suppose it was a matter of listening to it at the right time. I definitely plan on checking out more in the future so I'm keep my eyes out for those but I'll probably just snag what I can find for the right price after this one. Cheers, man!
@@thrallsofmetal You seriously can't go wrong lol
Love your pick of Torn!!! 👍🏻🖤
I saw them live back in 2004 when they were on tour with Children of Bodom and Iced Earth. It was an awesome show.
Necrotic Nick- I can imagine this band is killer live.
I’ve been a huge fan since ‘In Search of Truth’, their third album. I highly recommend that one if you want to truly see this band’s dark side. Quite honestly though, they have no real duds. I know I’ve already commented, but I’m super excited that you’re giving these guys a go! They deserve more attention after holding the torch for Gothenburg Prog Metal for nearly 30 years. It’s interesting that you mentioned where they were from, potentially without even knowing at the time 😂
I like their whole career but I think "In Search Of Truth" may be their greatest album. Great dark atmosphere.
@@TMINE100 It was my favorite until ‘Escape of the Phoenix’ overtook it.
Necrotic Nick- Honestly, I've only jammed a few tracks here and there before this but I literally knew very little about them but now I really want to dive into their stuff more. This was a solid album and man can these guys write a solid hook both vocally and instrumentally. I'm gonna keep my eyes open in record stores for more by these guys for sure.
I love Evergrey been following them since 2006 , they don’t have a bad album imo , I just posted a review for the new album today as well, it took the mantle of my favourite album 2024 so far , I think it’s near perfect 🤘🏻
Necrotic Nick- I am definitely more than late to the game here but I have a feeling I'm going to be getting more of their stuff in the future because this was solid. I wasn't into every track but most of them were killer.
I agree with the Queensryche vibe. I grew up on Operation Mindcrime, Empire as well as vintage Maiden. Evergrey really hit the sweet spot balancing heaviness/depth of emotion/melancholy but also massively uplifting melodies. Fantastic band!
Evergrey is a fantastic band. Tom Englund is one of the best vocalists out there as far as knowing exactly what he's working with.
I'd recommend the new album from Ætheria Conscientia that just came out. Sci-fi themed progressive black metal with similarities to Enslaved, Oranssi Pazuzu, and Dodheimsgard, but definitely their own thing.
Necrotic Nick- Yeah, dude has a killer voice and all of it sounds comfortable. He really works well within his range for sure. I'm definitely going to check out more in the future for sure as it seems I've missed out on a lot with this band. I'll have to check out that other one. Comparing it to Enslaved definitely got your foot in the door there lol.
The first two albums, monday morning apocalypse and hymms for the broken all have solid stuff on there. In search of truth through to the inner circle is a golden run. They had a renaissance again with the storm within up until now with The Atlantic being a particular late career highlight for me.
Looking forward to the album. Enjoy picking through their back catalogue guys. Torn and Glorious Collision are probably the only albums in their catalogue you can skip.over without missing much.
Necrotic Nick- Yeah, there is clearly a wealth of music I have missed by this band. I'd say I was pretty much recommended just about every one of their albums so far in the comments which seems like a good sign to me. I really enjoyed this one so I'd say this band has their foot in the door now for me at least.
Definitely check out “The Inner Circle” by Evergrey. That’s the album that got me into them back in 2004!
Man… talk about an album that fucks me up emotionally!
Necrotic Nick- I think at this point in the comments I may have been recommended almost their entire discography which is a good sign.
Evergrey is definitely one of the best bands in progressive metal and this new album is no exception, it's really good. These guys are prog, but not in the way of Dream Theater in which create lengthy compositions; they're more like Fates Warning with the melancholic atmosphere of a doom band like Katatonia. All their albums are great and I'd highly recommend you check out their debut the Dark Discovery as well as The Inner Circle, Monday Morning Apocalypse, Glorious Collision, Hymns for the Broken, the Storm Within, and the Atlantic; all great albums.
Necrotic Nick- I really dug it. I liked that it was more about solid hooks and not being overindulgent with making the songs too proggy. Definitely a lot of tropes that I dig from bands like Queensryche and Fates Warning in here but I also like the darker, more melancholy vibe to most of the album. I'm definitely going to check out more by them in the future. I've definitely got quite a few recommendations here in the comments for sure.
Fun fact: Jonas and Tom both featured on the Ayreon album “01011001” Which, of course, I highly recommend.
Necrotic Nick- Maybe that was why I got them confused lol. I'll have to check that one out at some point as well.
The Atlantic (2019) and Escape of The Phoenix (2021) are fantastic records. Other recent prog/power albums I recommend are:
Ivory Tower - Stronger (2019)
Eldritch - Eos (2021)
Manticora - Mycelium (2024)
Necrotic Nick- I've seen both of those named dropped in the comments so far so I'll keep my eyes open for them. I'm not familiar with those other bands but I'll check them out when I get a chance for sure.
More power metal reviews! You guys should check the genre out more. Lots of good stuff out there IMO! 🤘🤘
Necrotic Nick- It's still a style I'm on the fence about but I might be open to checking out more in the future.
Great band. You have some brilliant albums to check out. Sea Of Tranquility did a good album ranking for them if you want to know the best ones.
Necrotic Nick- I may have to check out that ranking but I'm pretty sure I've been recommended just about every one of their albums in the comments so far lol.
Been a fan of these guys since first hearing Tom Englunds vocals on the Nightrage album Sweet Vengeance, it was such a contrast to Tomas Lindbergs iconic voice but the two complimented one another. I went straight from that to Evergrey's Recreation Day and the absolute banger of a track "as i lie here bleeding" they've only gotten better over the years with albums like The Atlantic, Hymns for the Broken and a Heartless Portrait. Englund really owns those prog/power metal Michael Bolton vibes.
Necrotic Nick- Holy shit... totally forgot he was on that one... and I own it lol. Yeah, for more than likely dumb reasons I slept on this band for years and it's apparent to me now that I've been missing out on some killer stuff. I'm definitely going to be snagging more of their stuff in the future for sure.
I'm once again asking you to check out Freak Kitchen lol Organic, Move, Dead Soul Men, their self titled and Cooking with Pagans are some really good albums to start with!
Necrotic Nick- I checked out a few tracks. It's alright. The musicianship is solid but I'm really not feeling the vocals very much. The videos are entertaining though from what I've seen.
I found them back in 2008, fell in love with them.
Necrotic Nick- I'm fashionably late to this party it seems then lol
Didn't even know they hav brought a new record out.... B checking that out...🤘🤘🤘
Necrotic Nick- It's pretty damn good too.
Wait, have you not looked much into Ayreon before?!
Necrotic Nick- I know of them but I'm not sure if I've ever jammed any of their music either.
production was handled by Tom Englund and Jonas Ekdahl. Adam Nolly Getgood mixed the album and Thomas "Plec" Johansson mastered the album. guess you didn't do that much research prior to review
I'm an Evergrey fan but this is the first album they have released that truly disappointed me. Glad you liked it though.
Necrotic Nick- To be fair I have nothing to compare this to in terms of their previous works but I really dug the majority of this one. If anything I do want to check out more of their stuff in the future.
This album was great! 3 of 5
thnx
@@thrallsofmetal anytime brother!
I'm very picky with power metal but Evergrey are pretty awesome. Their last album was awesome
I think calling them Power Metal has always been a huge stretch.
Necrotic Nick- I still wouldn't call myself a power metal fan but they blend power and prog pretty well here.
@@AndDeathForAll82 it's definitely not a HUGE stretch. But that's why I like them. Because they're not full blown PM
I love Evergrey. Their last two albums have been solid and I've heard this album is kinda the same so kinda disappointed yet at the same time I'm not? lol. The Atlantic and Recreation Day are to me personally their best works.
Necrotic Nick- Since I cant really compare this to any of their previous works this was pretty fresh for me but I know I dig it and I'm more than likely going to get more of their stuff in my collection at some point.
@@thrallsofmetal I got into them with their album The Storm Within which was pretty good too. Their earlier albums (such as Recreation Day) have more of a neo-classical tint to them but not full on Yngwie lol. It's kinda reminiscent to early Symphony X but not extremely proggy I guess you can say. Tom Englund's vocals have a lot more grit to them as well.
On other note: You guys should check out Withering Surface. They dropped a new album this week called Exit Plan. Really really solid Melodeath. They kinda remind me of Dark Tranquility a bit and even The Haunted. Their vocalist has a bit of an Anders tint to his style. It's really good stuff.
I too have never delved.
Necrotic Nick- You know, this sounds like a band I should have been listening to for years honstly.
Was ok. I was slightly surprised by the warm response/reception from me. Cool album title too though. “We’re nihilists Lebowski. We believe in “emptiness.”
Necrotic Nick- Cold Dreams definitely got me curious about this one. Apparently we've been missing out.
While this was pretty good, their previous 3 albums are better. Especially "The Atlantic" for some nods to Mastodon.
The Atlantic is my favorite album of theirs. It's not better than the great trilogy they did (Inner circle, recreation day, in search of truth) but I love the atmosphere of it. Usually only atmospheric black metal can make me feel like i'm somewhere else but that album really makes you feel you're alone out in the middle of the ocean.
Necrotic Nick- Yeah, as I'm a newbie to this band this was all fresh to me but I'm definitely going to check out more by them in the future.
Lol.... clean vocals ...meh.
Saw evergrey last year on graspop and after 5 minutes i was done.
Not my cup of tea.
Great review.
Necrotic Nick- Yeah, I was pretty against them in my early to mid 20's but my tastes have definitely expanded over the years and I really ended up digging this one.
@@thrallsofmetal ok, if you say it , i will give it another try , soon :)