DARKLY EVERAFTER NOX ARCANA SKIN

The mysterious figure sits upon the throne-like chair, decorated in ghoulish fane. Grimm Tales is a wonderfully wicked album that ranks highly as another musical masterpiece from the uncontested maestros of the macabre. Ominous chants echo throughout pulse-pounding orchestrations such as 'Castle of Nightmares' and the dramatic 'Hall of the Witch Queen.' As with their past cds, the songwriting, musicianship and production on this album is outstanding and the cd booklet is filled with fantastic artwork.

DARKLY EVERAFTER NOX ARCANA SKIN

Tracks like 'Darkly Everafter' creep under your skin and send shivers down your spine, while 'The Forgotten Path' and 'Children of the Night' are shrouded in a mystical aura. The opening track sets a creepy mood with a cackling voice that introduces the concept in a sinister nursery rhyme. Ranging from haunting music box melodies to powerful, dark orchestrations, the 21 instrumental tracks are accented by ghostly voices of children singing and eerie sound effects that convey the theme of an enchanted forest ruled by a wicked witch queen. Setting the bar higher with each new release, their latest sinister soundscape is a concept album centering around dark fairy tales and childhood nightmares. Grimm Tales marks Nox Arcana's 9th cd since the band's formation in 2003.

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