Diabulus in Musica Review

Their name refers us to a famous album of Slayer but their music has nothing to do with it. Diabulus in Musica consists of four young musicians from Pamplona (Spain) that in 2006 decided to create a new symphonic metal project. Together with Niobeth represent the new wave of spanish gothic metal with operistic voice, that although it hasn't got much acceptance in this country -at least, for the moment-, for sure brings an interesting offer. Their demo "Secrets", advance of what will be their first album, shows much talent. A dark, modern, bombastic and symphonic sound wraps their songs up with an unique aura.
The first song that opens the demo begins with a majestic choir accompanied by powerful guitars that gives way to the soft voice of Zuberoa, opposite to the Adrián or Gorka growls. "St. Michael's Nightmare" gives off a lot of versatililty with its constant changes: powerfull guitars, soft piano parts... "Nocturnal Flowers" is much more approachable than its predecessor. It stands out for having a modern sound closer to the actual gothic metal bands. Keyboards gather power and the chorus is more accessible.

"Lies In Your Heart" has intense guitars but also mighty choirs, accompanied by the always warm voice of the singer. The last song , "Ishtar" begins with a sad and dark violin that little by little is followed by more instruments that gather intensity. The growls are more present. A good song to close that reminds to the After Forever's first works.
Diabulus In Musica's music has all the important ingredients of a symphonic metal band, in this sense they do not bring any innovation to the scene. They will be welcome by all the fans of this genre.
For their debut album, they count on many prestigious musicians as soprano Maite Itoiz (John Kelly & Maite Itoiz), tenor Ariel Hernández (singer of the Spanish National Choir) or Sergio Ramírez (violinist in the Spanish National Broadcast) among others. Besides, they have achieved
the support of Ad Sluijter (ex guitar player of the dutch band Epica), who has worked with Iñaki Llarena (DIM's producer so far) in the production of the album, and the invaluable expertise of Sascha Paeth in the mastering of the album.

Website of the band: http://www.myspace.com/diabulusinmusicaband

News by: Julia Sierra

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