Symphonic in nature, Cinematic in scope.
Hailing from the U.K., Nightmare World are celebrating the release of 'In The Fullness Of Time', their first full-length album and official debut, following on from their 'No Regrets' EP which surfaced in 2009.
So what do we hear? NW, a six-piece Progressive Metal group, have a keen sense of melody and rhythm that is surrounded in a circle of power and Metal-tipped Symphonies! There are nine tracks on this release and although the album clocks in at just over thirty-five minutes, each piece is a complete musical journey or, to use an alternative phrase, a Symphonic Hard Rock feast.
One can hear the craftsmanship, the attention to detail and the love and care that each member gave to this record! With such a combination of elements, pulled from a wide spectrum of musical styles, these movements demand an emotion-filled vocal delivery – and NW has just that.
Threshold's Pete Morten takes on the lead vocal chores joining Sam Shuttlewood (guitars), Nick Clarke (keyboards), Joey Cleary (guitars), Billy Jeffs (drums) and David Moorcroft (bass) in creating a very commanding and hard hitting, yet melodic, canopy of music.
Listening to this album, expect both the music and vocals to entice and totally immerse you. Each musical passage will keep you intrigued, as this group unfolds each deep story through song. NW are not just another Symphonic Metal music project, these six musicians are the "real deal" – exploring a variety of musical styles but seamlessly melting them in to a Progressive stance. Also, they are all working musicians, performing these classic excursions live on stage with equal power and conviction!
'In The Fullness Of Time" is well worth exploring and NW well worth watching out for! Nightmare World – Symphonic in nature, Cinematic in scope.
Bruce E.J. Atkinson