Metal Heaven/Underclass
Release : november 21th 2008

Tracklist “Chained” :
Ride The Rainbow
The Fire Of Hades
The Devil Inside
Waves Of War
Dying In The Rain
Fighting
Shadow Rider
Lonely Ball Of Fate
Guardian

“Chained” is th sixth album of the swedish group Crystal Eyes. The style of the group is an epic heavy/power metal. Nico Adamsen’s vocals are powerful, well at place and melodic with some Dio’s tones. He has a varied way of singing and knows to play well with his voice. The tracks are melodic and epic at the same time with a good twin guitars efficient and powerful and the soli, all being simple, are well at place and efficient. I like when the two guitars are playing in harmony, it sounds very old school and it does always do it !!! The songs have often choruses in the refrains but not only, the choruses are sometimes supporting Nico in some parts of the verses. The songs have varied rhythmics.
The musicians are good and control their instruments.
At the end Crystal Eyes gives us an excellent album and the group has an undeniable creative potential. “Chained” is an album that I recommend you without any restriction if you like this metal style.

Line up :
Nico Adamsen (chant) (vocals)
Mikael Dahl (guitare) (guitars)
Paul Pettersson (guitare) (guitars)
Claes Wikander (basse) (bass)
Stefan Svantesson (batterie) (drums)

Contacts :
www.crystaleyes.net
www.myspace.com/crystaleyesfromsweden