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Portugal's Moonspell have returned with a new recording which shows them with an orchestra in a live setting to add a symphonic touch to t heir mix of black, dark and gothic metal and this is a review of their live 2025 double album "Opus Diabolicum - The orchestral Live Show" which was released by Napalm Records.
Live Audience reaction starts off the album along with an orchestra playing in a background bringing in more of a classical and symphonic style which also mixes in with the heavier sections of the songs. When chants and spoken words are utilized they also give the music more of a ritualistic touch.
Choirs are also utilized at times while some of the tracks also add in a small amount of clean playing. Melodies are also added into some of the guitar riffing along with the harsh vocals also adding in a touch of black metal and all of the musical instruments also have a very powerful sound to them.
When guitar solos and leads are utilized they are also done in a very melodic style along with the clear vocals also adding in elements of gothic metal when they are utilized. Some of the tracks are also very long and epic in length as well as one song also introducing whispered vocals onto the album, when the music finally speeds up on a few songs a small amount of blast beats can be heard and as the album progresses female vocals are also introduced. The production sounds very professional while the lyrics cover Occultism, Folklore, Magick and Poetic themes.
In my opinion this is another great sounding recording from Moonspell and if you are a fan of this band, you should check out this live album. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "1 7 5 5" "Extinct" "Vampiria" and Full Moon madness". 8 out of 10.
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