Grey Skies Fallen
The Fate of Angels (CD) 1999 Nightfall/Terrorizer
Every once and a while, some relatively unknown artist surprises you. Formerly known as Eve of Mourning, US doom outfit Grey Skies Fallen have made a beautiful debut which has most certainly surprised me. These guys have managed to create a superb atmosphere which you can find on My Dying Bride or Anathema albums. The vocals vary from death growls to mournful clear singing, which is perhaps reminiscent of Garm's vocals [editor note: known from Arcturus and Ulver]. The guitars are well played while the keyboards add excellently to the atmosphere. Songs like 'Drawn To The Earth' and 'Athena' are no short of masterpieces. Fans of doom-death will most certainly enjoy the angry opener 'The Purest Form'. This impresive debut deserves your full attention. Recommended for both doom-metal fans and open-minded music lovers.	1. The Purest Form 2. The Great Fall 3. Spiral Dreams 4. This Burden I Bear 5. Drawn to Earth 6. Dawn 7. When the Rains Come 8. Athena 9. Shadowburn 10. Walk this Bloody Path 11. The Fate of Angels Approx. 54 minutes
Reviewed by Bojan Janjanin
tWO wAY MIrrOr (CD) 2006 Xanthros Music
’Two Way Mirror’ is the third album for this interesting band. They were formed in 1996 as Eve of Mourning (under that name they released a promo tape), but later changed their name because that name had already been taken by another band. Under their new name, they released ’The Fate of Angels’ in 1999, and in 2002 ’Tomorrow's in Doubt’ - both claiming positive reviews and comments. There are not many bands around who sound like this one; actually, I can’t compare it with anything I know - maybe ’Memoirs’ by The 3rd and the Mortal and ’Am Universum’ by Amorphis are the closest to their sound. The music is melodic and melancholic but not depressing. I can’t pick any one song which stands out, as each one is a vital part of the whole album. Anyone who claims to be a music lover must hear this. I can only add that you can order the album through their webpage at www.greyskiesfallen.com for 10 US dollars (1 euro ~ 1.3 dollars). Believe me, for less than the cost of 2 beers from a Friday night exit, you’re going to buy something that will keep you company for long time.	1. Blue 2. Drift 3. Two Way Mirror 4. The Opposite of Up 5. This Sinking Feeling 6. Forget the Past 7. The Few 8. Carry On Approx. 40 minutes
Reviewed by Dimitris Plastiras