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Band
Astral Domine
Title
Arcanum Gloriae
Type
LP/EP
Company
Bakerteam
YOR
2014
Style
Power
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Talented six-piece Astral Domine debut with the diverse 'Arcanum Gloriae', another entry in what has become a genre all its own, epic Italian power metal. This one is firmly planted in the midst of dungeons, dragons and Game of Thrones (thus the album cover). Operatic vocals are mixed amongst spoken narratives, acoustic guitars and an abundance of keyboards. Look for guests Fabio Lione (Rhapsody of Fire) and Giuseppe Cialone (Rosae Crucis).
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Arcanum Gloriae 2014 Bakerteam Eric Compton 9/6/2014 3.5
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