AZORIA – Seasons Change

Azoria is a new band from Sweden founded by Alex Oriz, better known for his work with bands ReinXeed and Oriz. Azoria pulls several Metal subgenre influences together within Seasons Change. You’ll hear occasional Power, Progressive, and Traditional Metal with this debut, and that variety is further enhanced via the use of 6 guest lead vocalists (for the 9 tracks contained within), including female vocalist extraordinaire Matilda Eriksson, who handles the mic for “When You Sleep.” The album grades out on the high side of average, however, Azoria should look to land a permanent vocalist to solidify the band’s identity.