The Circle Music
Genre: Power Metal
Release: 25 April 2025
Links: https://www.facebook.com/thestorytellersweden
Line Up:
L-G Persson – Lead/backing vocals
Cedrick Forsberg – Lead/rhythm guitars, Bass guitar.
Henrik Olsson – Drums
Tracklist:
01. Another chapter begins (intro) (Bonus Track)
02. It’s Storytime
03. That Eyes Cannot See
04. Tower Of Fear
05. This Time Tomorrow
06. Return Of The Thieves
07. Fields Of Blood And Steel
08. In The Shadows
09. Sweet Lullaby
10. By Oath And Blood (Bonus Track)
11. They Will Fear Our Battlecry
12.As The World Holds Its Breath
13. Final Stand
The return of Swedish power metal force The Storyteller brings their seventh full-length album, “The Final Stand,” and it’s business as usual from the start for one of the genre’s most respected bands. Their peers are asked to wade in rather than just magazines for reviews, and when Tommy Johansson (Majestica, ex-Sabaton) declares “The new Storyteller album is absolutely amazing!! It’s a glorious mix of Nordic folk melodies and guitar driven Power Metal! I can’t help but to think of the early Blind Guardian albums when I hear this – and that’s a good thing!!” with Gus G of Firewind adding “Great melodies and vocals from L-G throughout the album. Power Metal fans, you must check this out!” you know you’re onto a winner before even hitting play.
If you’re unfamiliar with the band, “long awaited” translates to “first album in 11 years,” so our excitement is quite justified. The flame and passion for The Storyteller has been reignited through founder Lars-Göran Persson (or just L-G) collaborating with Cedrick Forsberg (Blazon Stone), resulting in an hour’s worth of power metal that, as shown above, has even their peers welcoming the return.
Epic multi-layered choruses, frenetic double bass-drum beats, and guitar solos that spiral upward to the heavens like a Space-X booster rocket characterize their sound.
For those familiar with power metal, you’ll appreciate the graphically vivid tales of adventures and battles mixed with musicianship that’s earned congratulations even from Gus G. Adding this to your purchases, playlists, or downloads ASAP would be my suggestion.
Score 8/10
Reviewed by Adrian Hextall
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