Many have never heard of Tunisia, I for one have never broadened my scopes to conjure up a rock band coming from that part of the world. But Nightmare Records has found a pure delight in the name of MYRATH. The band has two prior releases “Double Face” 2005 and “Hope” 2007 and now this new release “Desert Call”. So let’s check what these guys are all about…
The music has an Arabic vibe, but is overcome by a pummeling array of high-energy musicianship. The production is amazing and the music is a delight to the ears. Wasn’t sure what to expect but MYRATH is an explosive band. The opening track “Forever And A Day” has so many elements that you never hear on other releases. The bass lines by Anis Jouini are pronounced and the guitar work by Malek Ben Arbia slices the membranes; love these guys’ performances. Vocally Zaher Zorgati has great range and pours soul into the tracks giving the songs life.
MYRATH has the feel of DREAM THEATER and actually take it a step future. Listening to the CD, I think with some good exposure MYRTAH could reach great heights. The musicianship is just unbelievable and the thing is, each member has the chance to shine. The title track “Desert Call” is outstanding and the background chants adds depth. I can’t say enough about these guys. The songs and arrangements are by far some of the best I’ve heard in a while. I wasn’t sure I would get into “Desert Call” but it has made me a believer.
Talk about power ballads; check out “Silent Cries”. It’s just amazing! I feel a spiritual uplifting with listening to MYRATH and they bounce right back with a full ballad called “Memories”. This is a CD that I could listen to over and over again as it’s just so enjoyable. Zaher Zorgati’s vocals have a calming feeling yet he can bust out with power at any moment. Just listen to “Memories” you just want to spread your arms wide open and let the light in. It gives me chills!
And just when I let my guard down a bit they drop some pure adrenaline with “Ironic Destiny”. I hear elements of JUDAS PRIEST’s “Pain Killer”. What a great tune!
“Shockwave” is a hard-edged track that also shows the aggressive side of MYRATH. The band still show supremacy over a huge amount of artists of today plus “Shockwave” splits the dimensions of metal with progression and rises above others.
This is a killer CD to check out. I loved it. Pick this one up! No fillers to be found here.
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Band Lineup:
- Malek Ben Arbia - Guitar
- Elyes Bouchoucha - Keyboards and vocals
- Anis Jouini - Bass
- Saif Ouhibi - Drums
- Zaher Zorgati - Lead vocal
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Track Listing:
- Forever And A Day
- Tempests Of Sorrows
- Desert Call
- Madness
- Silent Cries
- Memories
- Ironic Destiny
- No Turning Back
- Empty World
- Shockwave
- Bonus Track(Hard Times)
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