STARGAZERY – Stars Aligned

Stargazery is a Finnish Melodic Metal band, and Stars Aligned is their sophomore release. The band plays a very “clean” version of Metal, and Stars Aligned benefits from strong, clear production. Stargazery mentions being influenced by Rainbow and Tony Martin-era Black Sabbath, however, with rather extensive keyboard use in most of their songs (provided by Marco Sneck), one could definitely point to Deep Purple more so than any other band as a major influence. Vocalist Jari Tiura has talent, but his singing style is too flamboyant and boisterous in many of the songs and provides an awkward fit at times.