BRAINSTORM – Midnight Ghost

Midnight Ghost is the 12^th album from German Power Metal band Brainstorm. Brainstorm was form in 1989 by guitarists Torsten Ihlenfeld and Milan Loncaric, and drummer Dieter Bernert. They were joined by current vocalist Andy B. Franck in 1999 and bassist Antonio Ieva in 2007. This veteran crew hailing from Heidenhiem, Germany, has crafted an excellent musical experience in Midnight Ghost. Excellent production, excellent songwriting, thick vocal harmonies, and exceptional performances are consistent throughout the 10 new tracks put forth. While Brainstorm is coined a Power Metal band, there are definitely modern elements of Melodic Metal, Epic Metal, and even some Progressive characteristics.

The vocals are powerful, spot on, and the sparse but tasteful incorporation of some growls comes off as well done rather than contrived, as it often seems when non-growling vocalists try to throw one in to be trendy. Midnight Ghost is one of those albums where there really isn’t one track that stands out above the others. “Jeanne Boulet” and “The Path” are the slower tracks, and take on a more Epic Metal flavor, but are still a worthwhile listen. The rest of the songs are riff heavy, hook laden Power Metal anthems. Midnight Ghost is a must listen for fans of Power Metal, and Melodic Metal.

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