Sirenia new album" Arcane Astral Aeons"

Two years after Dim Days Of Dolor mastermind Morten Veland presents the ninth SIRENIA album: Arcane Astral Aeons once more reflects the Norwegians love for title alliterations and succeeds in infusing the darkest night with the brightest colors. Who could resist a symphonic, unbridled opener like "In Styx Embrace"? Singer Emmanuelle Zoldans ethereal mezzo-soprano voice connects all 11 varied and spirited compositions: the insanely melodic "Into The Night" impressively showcases her abilities and flows into the catchy "Love Like Cyanide" thats not even afraid to employ a small handful of black metal trademarks.

Danish producer legend Jacob Hansen managed to harmonize SIRENIAs more soothing side with edgy metal sounds and delivers a perfectly balanced wild ride. The most compelling release so far courtesy of Morten Veland!