The Rock Blogger

Dalriada. Kikelet . 2007. 4.5 stars.

Hungary’s Dalriada are an epic folk metal band that incorporate majestic melodies and beautiful female vocals into their sound. Symphonic keyboards, power metal riffs and steady drumming flow together seamlessly, producing one of the most memorable albums of its kind. Its an impassioned work that rivals the heroic intensity of like-minded bands Moonsorrow or Ensiferum. Laura Binder’s voice carries the same soaring lift as her male counterparts and holds its own against the melodic guitar work. Her performance is inspired and proud, carrying the torch for this unique album. Its refreshing to hear female vocals fronting a folk metal act with such vigor.

Kikelet is immediately satisfying and conveys a triumphant spirit. A hidden gem deserving of more attention, especially for Binder’s stirring vocals. Highly recommended.

“Kikelet”

This entry was posted on Thursday, March 5th, 2009 at 7:43 pm and is filed under Reviews. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.