The Outsider – From Ancient Gods and Forbidden Books
It is both weird and intriguing, but nevertheless a thrilling 66 minutes of entertainment.
It is both weird and intriguing, but nevertheless a thrilling 66 minutes of entertainment.
If you’re already a fan of Derek Sherinian, you’ll love the album. If you’ve never really been much of a fan of him or you’re just not sure about him, give ‘The Phoenix’ a listen. It’s got something for everyone. 4/5
This record is a great listen with strong performances, many highlights, little flaws, and is a very well-balanced experience. 4/5
Whether you love symphonic metal, classic prog metal, concept albums, soundtrack vibes or heavy aggression, I can’t hype this album enough for you.
Although they’ve adopted a gimmick to promote themselves, in no way does it detract from the quality of the music. So, buy it, stick on repeat, it will get you through the day.