Theocracy

Theocracy is a beautiful blend of Power Metal with Progressive elements and a fresh new atmosphere. There are never any dull moments in the album even when almost half of the music is comprised of three eleven minute plus tracks. On these songs, The Serpent’s Kiss, The Healing Hand, and Twist of Fate, Matt has given us heavy riffs with intricate solo passages and vocal arrangements. About half of The Serpent’s Kiss is a showcase for Matt’s many musical talents as he performs a wide array of sweeping guitar solos and shows off some really fast, almost thrashy riffage. A rousing spirited chorus also puts this song into the top three tracks off the album. The Healing Hand starts off slow but slowly builds into a huge climax and when it’s over you don’t believe that eleven and a half minutes have passed by. Maximum usage of choirs also give this a churchy type feel that goes hand in hand with the subject matter of the album too.

1) Prelude (1:36)
2) Ichthus (4:39)
3) The Serpent's Kiss (11:56)
4) Mountain (4:48)
5) Theocracy (6:00)
6) The Healing Hand (11:36)
7) Sinner (6:08)
8) New Jerusalem (5:10)
9) The Victory Dance (5:02)
10) Twist of Fate (11:30)