LEVEL 10 – Chapter One

Level 10 is yet another “matchmaker” concoction by Frontiers Records … this time a pair-up between Symphony X’s Russell Allen and Primal Fear’s Mat Sinner.  Both of these Metal industry heavyweights are known for their cutting edge and/or aggressive approach to their respective Metal trades.  However, Level 10’s Chapter One is a much more polished Melodic Metal album than what you’re likely accustomed to when considering Allen’s and Sinner’s affiliation with Symphony X, Adrenaline Mob, Primal Fear, or Sinner. There’s nothing “bad” in Chapter One, but it suffers greatly from a “watered down” feel and comes through very emotionally uninspired.