Inward Path. Citadel.

Надзвичайно! Диск попав до мене випадково. Англійці та американці можуть позаздрити. Але якість запису бажає кращого...

На жаль, замовленого диску INWARD PATH досі немає на складі. Добре, що я придбав CD "CITADEL" у самовидав - форматі. щодо рецензії - є дві англомовні команди в Україні, які варто слухати - INWARD PATH та Misterium Magnum. Замовити самвидав CD "CITADEL" , можливо, ще можна на сайті групи: www.inwardpath.trypod.com

Цей диск має більше відгуків,ніж треба.
Ось відгук зГібралтарської рок-енциклопедії:(www.gepr.net/ifram.html )
Inward Path is a progressive metal band from the Ukraine. I've only heard Citadel, their sole CD release, though this also has 3 bonus tracks on it from Labyrinth.

You'll probably get some idea of what this band is like by the fact that all but one of their releases includes a cover song from bands they obviously admire. These covers are by O. Osborne, Black Sabbath, and on Citadel, "Sacred Serenity" by Death. As they say, you're known by the company you keep, and these guys are every bit as heavy and metallic as the bands they cover.

Vocalist Alexander Melnik sings in English, though I must say I have a tough time hearing the lyrics. What I can hear displays little Russian accent, though what there is simply makes it sound more cynically resolute. A Russian accent isn't bad for death metal. Too bad you can't hear the lyrics better, because they are really well written (in a depressing sort of way). Fortunately, the band has posted these on their web site, and they're worth reading.

Ah, but this isn't just plain vanilla death metal (if there is such a thing). There is some good composition and musicianship to be heard here among the riffing guitars, eccentric bass lines and high-speed solos. And actual keyboards you can hear, too! The keyboardist seems to like a kind of raspy harpsichord kind of sound, which has its own variety of metallic sizzle that cuts through the guitars and goes well with the music. This album is well done and should appeal to fans of this variety of prog metal. You won't find Citadel in general distribution, but you can order it from the Inward Path web site (see link below). Rumor has it that Inward Path have recently disbanded, but enough attention from the west (and a distribution channel to the west for their music) might convince them to make some more of this music, so order your CD now and let the band know if you like them! -- Fred Trafton