By Vinnie Apicella

For a band that in the words of guitarist/bassist Horacio Colmenares, is "no more," they've done pretty well for themselves, I'd say. On this, their second full-length, New Eden will be a force to reckon with in the ranks of power metal and progressive. Sounding like something recorded back in 1985, it has that truly heavy quality to it that's not been realized by many for too long. Concentrating mainly on the talents of their own playing and not on the effectual treatment they can use to spice up the record, New Eden's definitely one of the highlights of the latest pack of artists recently picked up by Nuclear Blast. Approaching mid-point on the disc, I can't believe this isn't fifteen years old! It's astonishing, but yes, quite new. Every element that made power metal and thrash popular in its early incarnation is prevalent on this album. Stunning guitar work and musicianship as a whole mark everything contained in this new release. New Eden's scorching new release is a culmination of the best in power and progressive speed without burying itself in 'obscure' surroundings or getting lost in their own musical significance...This will soon be a favorite of metal fans everywhere but will be huge in Europe for sure. Metal radio will also want to pick up on this band quickly.

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