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Ahrcana - Into the Prophecy
Band:
Ahrcana
Label:
Northwind Records
Album:
Into the Prophecy
Release:
2003
Genre:
Power Metal
Reviewer:
Rating:
4 stars
Site:

The Italian power metal band, AHRCANA, is working on new material as we speak. But in the meantime, they sent us over their 2003 release, “Into the Prophecy.” First, I love the vocals by Paolo Carboni. Actually, I think his accent is an attribute and a detriment at the same time. However, Carboni’s accent gives the band a trademark sound.

There is no doubt that Carboni has a strong presence sounding like Michael Kiske (Helloween) and a vocalist named Dicken (Broken Home). The thing that sets Ahrcana apart from Helloween is the melodic sound of Ahrcana. They bring a style that is unique to the ears. The high-pitched vocals has an army corps marching sound. “We’ll Reborn” starts as a ballad reminiscent of Geoff Tate's vocal style with an Italian accent. “In the Village” is a fantastic tune. The song begins with slow melodic guitar and then blasts into an all out blitz with guitars blazing. “Long Life to Dark Elf” keeps the power going in a Celtic style with running guitars... Amazing. “Tears in the Wind” (Instrumental) has slow electric guitar mixed with acoustic guitar for the first 30 seconds and then rips into a Malmsteen-like rhythm. Nice touch. These guys have a future in the metal world.

 


Band Lineup:
  • Alex Castelnovo - Guitar
  • Franz Montonati - Guitar
  • Emanuele "Lele" Coccato - Bass
  • Gianluca Luci - Drums
  • Paolo Carboni - Vocals
Track Listing:
  1. The Prophecy
  2. The Travel
  3. Gates to Realm
  4. Immortal
  5. We'll Reborn
  6. In the Village
  7. Long Life to Dark Elf
  8. Tears in the Wind
  9. Stormmaster

 

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