Serious Black: Mirrorworld

Mirrorworld is the second album by the melodic metal group Serious Black, an album which also sees some notable line-up omissions since their debut in 2015 As Daylight Breaks. That is with the departure of both guitarist Roland Grapow (Masterplan, ex Helloween) and drummer Thomen Stauch (ex Blind Guardian,Savage Circus). Now with Bob Katsionis (Firewind) on guitar and Alex Holzwarth (Rhapsody Of Fire) on the drums while the remainder of the line-up remains including lead vocalist Urban breed (ex-Tad Morose and Bloodbound), and so despite the changes Serious Black certainly aren't short of talented musicians. While I still really don't get the choice of the band name Serious Black the songs on their debut I surely did find agreeable, as they are again on Mirrorworld. If I was to compare the two albums then overall I do prefer As Daylight Breaks.

"Breaking The Surface" is the dramatic orchestral instrumental introduction, though I don't know what purpose this track really serves in the context of the album as it doesn't flow into track one but anyway it's there. This leads to the rocking melodic metal number "As Long As I'm Alive" which is nothing out of the ordinary but enjoyable nonetheless. The band really breaks out on the vibrant "Castor Skies" with the guitars and keyboards soaring along very nicely. "Heartbroken Soul" is the next track and it's another standout, this medium paced melodic rocker and the following track "Dying Hearts" will appeal to the fans of Pretty Maids and similar groups as will others on Mirrorworld.

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Track Listing
1. Breaking The Surface
2. As Long As I'm Alive
3. Castor Skies
4. Heartbroken Soul
5. Dying Hearts
6. You're Not Alone
7. Mirrorworld
8. State Of My Despair
9. The Unborn Never Die

Added: November 30th 2016
Reviewer: Scott Jessup
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