Allos is one of the leading names in Brazilian melodic metal. Formed in 2003, the band has shared the stage with the likes of Angra, Stryper, Narnia and Petra. The years have seen then hone their own blend of power metal with progressive and neo-classical influences, a contemporary approach that integrates everything we love about this genre.

Everything about Allos screams of excellence. The vocal talent of Celso Alves is incredible – he is unquestionably on par with the other greats of the scene and is perfectly suited to the Allos sound. Then the musicianship of the rest of the band – Junior Oliveira (guitars), Edley Winderson (bass) and Wallace Ryan (drums) – takes the band to the next level. Their care taken with the intricate arrangements, the recording, the execution of the songs, the production… everything is well-crafted. However, it is not a matter of form over function – Allos are very competent in combining technique and feeling and take the listener on a musical journey of the mind and soul.

Soundmass are delighted to be releasing not one, but two, Allos albums at the same time. Firstly, we had a re-issue of their independently released debut album “Spiritual Battle”. It has been remastered and partially remixed – an improved version with better orchestral parts. There are no filler tracks on “Spiritual Battle” – rarely is a debut characterised by such strength in vocals, production and songwriting. This is a limited edition pressing of only 120 hand-numbered copies (on silver replicated discs, not CD-Rs).

Next we have the brand new Allos album “Strong Delusion”, recorded at the renowned Sonastério Studios (where Angra recorded last year’s “Cycles Of Pain” album). Bruno Barros shared production with the band, Viktor Stenquist (Narnia) did the mixing and Thomas “Plec” Johansson (The Panic Room, Sweden) was in charge of mastering. “Strong Delusion” raises the bar even higher – every facet of this release is steeped in quality. As testament to the high standard of music created, Christian Liljregen (Narnia) and Rob Rock have both made an appearance as guest vocalists, cementing Allos’ place amongst melodic metal royalty.

Recommended for fans of Theocracy, Angra, Symphony X, Kamelot and Stratovarius.

TRACK LISTING:
The Pilgrim’s Progress
Follow Me
All Your Days
Tele Visione Of Reality
Suffering And Evil
Inferno
Letter From Heaven
InHuman Mind
Strong Delusion
System Collapse
Millennium Kingdom
For The Centuries