Collision Course: Paradox II 2008

"Power metal lives on...

"Collision Course" is certainly a good listen if you like European style power metal with its epicness, melodic patterns and symphonic nature. The album is perhaps not terribly original, but, of course, if it ain't broken then why fix it? And, I tell you, it's not broken. The songs work fine, and there's plenty of interesting instrumentation; in addition to the classical rock guitar-bass-drums(-keyboard) set-up, the album features cellos, percussion, violins, accordions and woodwinds... all of which contributes to the overall epic feel."