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Yes, the Italians of Thy Majestie DO know how to spell, it's just that early in the band's history they discovered a German black metal act using the correct spelling of the word and then they changed. "Jeanne D'Arc", a concept album lyrically centered around the legendary young French girl as you probably realize already, marks another chapter in their history as it is the first to feature new vocalist Giulio Di Gregorio who turns out to be a welcome addition to the band with his slightly warmer and less high pitched voice. He still possesses a wide ranged voice and the power necessary to front a bombastic and epic power metal band such as Thy Majestie. We are introduced to the historic journey through "Revelations", an atmospheric and classically influenced intro which sounds just about perfect in this context. With "Maiden Of Steel" we take flight for real and it becomes evident what an incredibly important role keyboardist Giuseppe Bondì plays in Thy Majestie. The intricate and complex song structures where he works side by side with guitarists Maurizio Malta and Giovanni Santini is the main foundation of their quite personal sound.
It is also refreshing to listen to a band whose lyrics are based upon actual historic events and not iron-clad men fighting for honor against fire-breathing dragons and other made-up enemies. The band members are excellent musicians and moodsetters and they tell the story of Jeanne D'Arc very well. As Rhapsody seem to have stagnated completely, Thy Majestie appear to be one of the most promising younger Italian power metal bands of today. Even more diversity in the faster paced sections would help them move to the next level I believe. An emotional, pompous and passionate piece that is definitely recommended to fans of symphonic power metal. Stand-out tracks: "Revelations", "Maiden Of Steel", "...For Orleans", "Time To Die".
| Tracklist |
| 1. Revelations |
| 2. Maiden Of Steel |
| 3. The Chosen |
| 4. Ride To Chinon |
| 5. …For Orleans |
| 6. Up To The Battle! |
| 7. March Of The Brave |
| 8. The Rise Of A King |
| 9. Siege Of Paris |
| 10. Time To Die |
| 11. Inquisition |
| 12. The Trial |
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