VANISHING POINT – Dead Elysium

Dead Elysium is the sixth release from the Australian Melodic Metal band Vanishing Point. It is the first new record in over 6 years and features Silvio Massaro (Vocals), Chris Porcianko (Guitars), James Maier (Guitars), Gaston Chin (Bass), Damien Hall (Drums). The record also features the production talents of Teramaze/Meshiaak guitarist Dean Wells.

Dead Elysium is simply a great record. Very well written and arranged songs, stellar performances, and killer arrangements across the board. The production is world-class. Everything is loud and clear. Each individual instrument sits perfectly in the mix, yielding a sonority and mellifluousness that is uncommon. Massaro’s vocals are powerful and uplifting.

The record kicks off with the title track, “Dead Elysium” an absolutely driving epic, followed by one of the strongest tracks, the anthemic “Count Your Days”. That’s saying a lot on this record. Every song is complex and rich, without becoming overbearing or chaotic. “Free” is a bit heavier than some of the other tracks, and “Recreate The Impossible” has very progressive elements. Vanishing Point does a great job of incorporating a lot of flavors and textures into the various tracks without ever really departing from the Melodic Metal genre.

Dead Elysium is an impressive work, and a great listen. Fans of Vanishing Point, Melodic Metal, and Progressive Metal will most certainly find something to enjoy.

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