ION INDIE MAGAZINE November 2016, Volume 30 | Page 83

song which I favor is titled “I Am Me”, featuring riveting riffs and stunning solos, a la BLACK LABEL SOCIETY. The opening track, “I Hide”, presents pure power, in the mode of DISTURBED and GODSMACK. The titled song, “Mirror Of Life” possesses the perfect mix of heavy guitars…most impressive…reminiscent of METALLICA. The track “Rise Up” presents a perfect showcase for the incredible guitar work by VOYTEX and MISHIEK. This is a very well delivered song, with a heavy dose of progressive metal change ups and thrash metal drums. Metasoma marries various styles of metal effortlessly, as evidenced in their offerings “Sane Psychopath Addict” and “Rasta Peace”. Powerful perfection! Also worthy of noting is the track “Life Deceit”—which is buoyed by bodacious guitars—worthy of serious head-banging. This song can be appreciated by any lover of MACHINE HEAD. The bonus track, “Too Fast For You”, recalls the glory days of the ‘80’s, with its glam elements. Another notable song, “D.W. (A Memory of Rain)”, is a change of pace, but once again, the band delivers stellar guitar work with a standout solo. On this album, the singer was AMRO ALEKS. His vocals possess an interesting texture and definitely delivers the notes. Since the making of “Mirror Of Life”, the band has acquired a new vocalist, VLAD IANCU. I had the pleasure to catch his performance twice…and he perfectly fits the bill for Metasoma. In fact, in my opinion, his abilities far outweigh those of the previous vocalist. The rock men from Metasoma came to PLAY on this CD. I have been a fan since absorbing the first notes of the musical masterpiece that is “Mirror Of Life”. This CD is a necessary addition to any metal lover’s library. Every track on this album stands on its own. If you seek rebererating riffs and pounding power...this CD is for you! Metasoma is a band that is definitely leaving its mark in the metal realm and one that is both worth watching and listening to—time and time again. www.metasomaband.com/ www.facebook.com/Metasoma.Metal