Trail of Tears – ‘New Dimension of Might’ CD

Many reasons can be involved whenever a quality album slips through widespread attention unnoticed. In the case of Trail Of Tears’ ‘A New Dimension Of Might,’ the reason might be the simplest of all. Trail Of Tears must be one of, if not the most, underappreciated bands in the metal world. Their esoteric hybrid-style of Gothic and Black Metal does not seem to have its target audience in either camp. Nonetheless, ‘A New Dimension Of Might’ takes this symbiosis to near perfection and deserves to be equally appreciated by fans of each genre.

Combining key elements of both styles, Ronny Thorsen and his band create an unequalled atmosphere. The songs being just structured simply enough to emphasise this atmosphere but are inherently powerful. Fast, aggressive guitar riffs and drums alternate with slow, emotional passages. Dark keyboards accompany the listener through this epic, and the powerful, yet the angel-like voice of Cathrine Paulsen cuts through growls and low-pitched clean vocals like razors.