JAVELIN – Fragments Of The Inner Shadow

Javelin is a German band originally formed in 1982, but they never landed a recording contract, and only have a couple EPs to their credit before now.  Pure Underground Records recently discovered the band, resulting in the release of Fragments Of The Inner Shadow — a Progressive Power Metal effort.  There are a few stellar moments found within this album, but by and large Fragments Of The Inner Shadow is a mediocre effort with very little new or innovative to offer the subgenre, and Carsten Hille over-singing most of the tracks drowns out many parts that would otherwise be enjoyable.