Finding a metalcore band in Italy might not be
the most obvious place, but the way the genre has spread in the last few
years, it probably isn’t too surprising anymore. Illusoria
are from Novara, Italy and they play just that on their mini-CD “More
Than We Are.” There are five songs on the disc for a tad over nineteen
minutes. As I said, the band mainly has a metalcore sound with heavy riffage
and melodic rhythms. I think I hear some Nu metal traits as well, probably
not intentional. Anything from Chimaira to Killswitch Engage to even Papa
Roach can be heard in their music. Illusoria do well with choruses, generally
it’s their best characteristic. They also have decent to good solos.
The only thing that may be on the negative side is that “More Than
We Are” may be too predictable of a release, almost to the point of
being generic. I’d say it has to do with the typical metalcore formula
that many bands use, along with the clean vocals; it needs a little something
to not be so regular. However, on the positive side “More Than We
Are” is a radio worthy track with an awesome chorus. And to me the
last track, “Nuance” is the best all around tune from the metal
perspective. You have my attention gentlemen!
Rating: 80
Reviewed By: Jeffrey D. Adkins |
