Formed in the mid-2000s in southern France, Darktribe built their name through a distinct approach to progressive power metal, technical yet emotional, complex and direct. Their previous releases, including “The Modern Age” and “Voici L’Homme”, showed a band with a strong philosophical streak, where melody and introspection walked hand in hand. Known for their meticulous production and lyrical storytelling, Darktribe has evolved into a thoughtful voice within the European metal landscape.
Anthony Agnello’s vocals remain the emotional core, soaring with clarity and determination while retaining a distinctly personal tone. His delivery has a struggle and resilience, which fits perfectly with the album’s recurring themes of fear, solitude, and inner discovery. The guitars of Loïc Manuello weave between heavy riffs and expressive melodies, shaping the songs with aggression and grace. Behind them, the rhythm section of Bruno Caprani and Guillaume Morero provides drive and cohesion, pushing the dynamics without losing balance.
Production-wise,
Simone Mularoni’s touch is immediately
recognizable, crisp and powerful, giving every instrument room to stand on its
own while keeping the energy constantly alive. The result is an album that
sounds vibrant and immersive, offering the listener a journey rather than a
sequence of songs.
Lyrically, “Forgotten
Reveries” travels through human emotion and memory, asking questions about
identity, time, and the traces we leave behind. Tracks like “The Fallen World”
and “Eden And Eclipse” balance introspection with momentum, while “Kings In The
Sand” expands that sense of searching into something almost mythic. There’s a
clear narrative running beneath the surface, one that speaks to the fragility
of existence but also to its beauty.
This is
music written with care, precision, and a rare kind of sincerity. It’s
ambitious without becoming overblown, thoughtful without losing accessibility. “Forgotten
Reveries” confirms Darktribe as a band that
values depth over flash, crafting metal that is as engaging to the heart as it
is to the mind.
Score: 8.0
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