Draconian music

Okay, I know I'm late to the party, but I just discovered this Swedish Goth Metal band today.

Oh. My. God.

I've never been a big proponent to harsh vocals (though I have played with them a little lately) but this band has helped to change my mind. The interplay between Anders Jacobsson's harsh vocals and Lisa Johansson's beautiful, clean voice adds such powerful contrast. It's skillfully done. Add to that the unbelievable power of the music--every song is almost too powerful, really. Incredibly dramatic music. These guys need to be doing music for movies.

I'm not kidding, I"m blown away. I'm in awe. Listen to the first track on Turning Season Within, "Seasons Apart." Moments of quiet, melodic beauty, mixed with incredible power and dramatically building music. This is the kind of thing I'm usually trying to do myself, with my own music.

They are currently touring with two other bands I love, Epica and Tristania. Gods. That would be an unforgettable show.