Norwegian prog metal veterans Green Carnation reach their artistic acme with the final chapter of a monumental trilogy entitled “A Dark Poem, Part III: The Messiah Complex” which from beginning to end definitely incarnates their remarkable and influential sonic vision.
“Unconditional Artificial Chemistry” immediately spreads overwhelming melancholia through a thoughtful composition highlighting the crucial role of detailed cinematic keyboards and the excellent guitar work delivering wistful melodies and sharp riffing.
*Broken Souls, Common Enemies” is bound to spellbind you with the cathartic approach of impeccable luminous guitar leads, graceful acoustic passages and opulent atmospheric arrangements yet the ravenous rhythmic section can effortlessly achieve energizing peaks of heaviness complemented by fiery growls.
Green Carnation make a bold statement choosing a full orchestra for the grand finale “A Dark Poem – Orchestral Suite” which takes you straight to an ancient theatrical stage with an exquisite melodic ensemble featuring epic crescendos and sublime strings.
More than 25 years ago, Green Carnation began an adventurous musical journey that today naturally generates the eclectic soundscapes of “A Dark Poem, Part III: The Messiah Complex” completing a complex ambitious opus that demands your utmost attention.