Music: Opera Power Metal
Country: England
Web Site: www.mercuryrain.com
Cool Songs: Sanctuary, Sortillegas, Heaven and Sunset
When a metal band chooses to use a female singer, this band has automatically made the vocals stand apart from the rest of the music. The front woman must have an exceptional voice or it will not work. MERCURY RAIN chose wisely with the inclusion of Sonia Porzier on vocals. Porziers vocals fall between ex-NIGHTWISH member, Tarja and LACUNA COILs Christina. Porziers vocals are deep, seductive during the quieter moments, passionate, and captivating when the music swells. One key point that some may feel appealing is her use of restraint; she does not over do her vocal range, which can come across cheesy.
Even though Sonia is the focal point of the band, the rest of the members do well in highlighting her vocal talents with enchanting keyboards that follow polished, memorable power chords rhythms. The Messenger is an up-tempo opus that shows a feminine and male side with male and female vocals, used in the same way as LACUNA COIL.
The keyboard sections are of note. Just like the M that forms a crown in the bands logo, the keyboards convey well the majestic feeling of the band's music. Sanctuary, is a prime example of the band conveying this kingly sound. This track begins with temple choirs resembling the work THERION releases. The heaviest track has to be Sortillegas. The said track begins with movie score worthy keyboards and beautiful vocals bereft of any other instrument. When the metal ensemble cuts in, though, the music is that much heavier by the lull in action. A chugging, thick rhythm leads the way for the groups darkest hour.
MERCURY RAIN is a lesser-known group of the Operatic, Gothic Power metal realm. They released only three albums and a DVD, all without label help. Currently the band has broken up, which is a shame because St. Matthieu is as good as any popular album from bands of this style.
note: 7/10
Tracklist
1. Tales From Beyond
2. Sanctury
3. The Messenger
4. Shadow Scent
5. Chimaera
6. Sortiliges
7. Eldritch Minor
8. Heaven And Sunset
9. St. Mattieu
Total playing time 50:00
Line-up
Sonia Porzier – Vocals
Dion Smith – Guitar
Roy Chudobskyi – Guitar
Jon Hoare – Bass
Rodrigo Oliveira – drums
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