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First of all, this is not musical fast food; the listener has to take their time and immerse themselves in the atmosphere. It leans more towards classical than scruffy metal, yet manages to create a decent balancing act. The entire range of trained female vocals, orchestra, and piano intertwine with swelling guitars and double bass carpets. That it works has various reasons. Starting with the virtuosity, without which something like this would not be feasible, to a stylistic diversity that incorporates a classic rock solo at the right moment. But above all, it’s a good sense of composition that doesn’t just know two volumes but brings enough variety to keep me engaged until the end. And fortunately, I don’t hear any Gothic vibes, as that can really chase me away. This band knows when it becomes too kitschy, and yet they create fantasy metal. No wannabe Wagner on distortion, no Conan the Barbarian vs. Phantom of the Opera. While that sounds fun, it would quickly become ridiculous.
The Gorgone isn’t entirely my style, but it is at least a welcome excursion into unknown territories. And to be honest, I had terrible fears. Instead: A band that knows what it wants and then conjures up their sound from that. It’s worth a listen.
