{"id":10477,"date":"2023-12-02T13:38:41","date_gmt":"2023-12-02T18:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heavensmetalmagazine.com\/?p=10477"},"modified":"2023-12-31T16:59:57","modified_gmt":"2023-12-31T21:59:57","slug":"diviner-avaton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heavensmetalmagazine.com\/index.php\/2023\/12\/02\/diviner-avaton\/","title":{"rendered":"DIVINER: Avaton"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Divine Metal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Back with an entirely new line-up (other than singer\/songwriter Yiannis Papanikolaou)<em>, Avaton<\/em> represents the band\u2019s 3<sup>rd<\/sup> release since their 2015 debut <em>Fallen Empires<\/em>. The power metal meets classic metal formula (Accept\/Primal Fear\/Helloween\/HammerFall) remains largely unaltered \u2013 the voice of Papanikolaou (Dio\/Halford) imparting Diviner\u2019s signature identity. All the Diviner releases to date (<em>Fallen Empires<\/em> and <em><a href=\"https:\/\/heavensmetalmagazine.com\/index.php\/2019\/06\/08\/diviner-realms-of-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Realms of Time<\/a><\/em> (2019)) have been wonderfully recorded and mixed so there is no drop in quality in that parameter on this one.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there is a diversity and strength to the songwriting on <em>Avaton<\/em> which might just put it a step ahead of its predecessors. Also, this group of musicians have crafted songs which flow effortlessly \u2013 nice melodies, clean guitar riffs, fluid solos, nice dynamic contrast and a good balance between straight-up power beats and speed in the drumming. The end result is an album which stands up well to repeated play \u2013 after 7 or 8 listens through the songs remain engaging, impactful and inspiring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Songs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The opening title track \u201c<strong>Avaton<\/strong>\u201d is an acoustic guitar instrumental which flows nicely into one of the most inspiring tracks <strong>\u201cMountains High<\/strong>,\u201d a song which immediately puts to rest any concerns about the line-up changes causing a letdown in the quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"DIVINER - &quot;Mountains High&quot; (Official Video)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TXPDT_miKk8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cCyberwar\u201d<\/strong> is a highlight musically, the lyrics poignant and full of truth yet visiting a concept that has been somewhat over-visited by bands in recent years. Still a really good metal anthem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, I love the chorus section to <strong>\u201cWaste No Time\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 incredibly catchy \u2013 and the timeless message of \u201clive life today with purpose and focus and don\u2019t dwell on what can\u2019t be changed.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"DIVINER - &quot;Waste No Time&quot; (Official AI Video)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vYjzN9jmqy4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cNemecic\u201d<\/strong> (Nemesis) is killer, one of the more diverse songs here with yet another incredibly infectious chorus:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><em><strong>\u201cRaging fire and thunder comes to burn your soul\/Death for the repentless\u2026 Nemesis will fall\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The mix of drum rhythms, multiple guitar melodies and leads, the dynamic contrast, along with those metal chants, makes this one of the more enduring songs I\u2019ve heard from Diviner. Love the gentle outro\u2026 Brilliant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the brightest and most inspiring songs would be the up-tempo <strong>\u201cHope Will Rise\u201d<\/strong> which exhorts to find the truth and stand firm in the storm. Sage advice, indeed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><em><strong>\u201cIn these days of sadness and a world of spies\/Be yourself to find the truth beneath the lies\/Through the massive madness, light the torch of grace\/You\u2019re the cornerstone that after the storm remains\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Switching gears, fans of power metal with fast double bass will drool over <strong>\u201cDominator\u201d<\/strong> as this one catapults out of the speakers with fervor. Great guitar leads\/solos, pummeling drums and those epic metal chants! Biting lyrics too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><em><strong>\u201cSelf-centered losers who never tried\/Sick minds and hearts with wounded pride\/Insane corruption that lies within\/We live in filth, we die in sin\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, the final two tracks differentiate <em>Avaton<\/em> from the band\u2019s first two albums in two ways: both songs are about 8 minutes in duration (no prior epic songs) and they are both somewhat more cinematic\/narrative, especially the latter, with a more complex compositional style. I would not label them progressive, just more dynamic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cHall of the Brave\u201d<\/strong> (the Viking Valhalla\/or Greek equivalent) is a plodding, march-step metal anthem. The middle section slows things down to just the guitar and hallowed chants, then slowly adds back in the drum toms and bass as a prelude to the spoken word\/tribute to the fallen. Guitar solo follows as the music crescendos back to the full band driving the song into the final verse and final \u201cfarewell\u201d chorus section. Some great guitar tones in the leads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201cThe Battle of Marathon\u201d<\/strong> speaks for itself as to the lyrical content. Again, there is a nice mix of rhythms and guitar tones and melodies throughout to keep this engaging over 8 minutes. Reminds me a bit of Maiden\u2019s \u201cAlexander the Great.\u201d The middle section breakout acoustic guitar and Greek chants do impart a progressive vibe to the song but in a way which is unique to Diviner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The CD version of <em>Avaton<\/em> contains a bonus track, \u201c<strong>Dead New World<\/strong>,\u201d which has more of a contemporary metal vibe, almost a commercial feel (in the traditional use of the phrase to denote something more accessible\/melodic metal). Killer guitar solo and some sweet drum fills and flams. Great lyrics to boot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Avaton (1:21)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Mountains High (5:35)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Dancing in the Fire (5:00)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Cyberwar (4:02)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Waste No Time (4:22)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Nemecic (5:00)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Hope Will Rise (4:39)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Dominator (4:56)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9. Hall of the Brave (8:06)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10. The Battle of Marathon (7:59)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11. Dead New World (4:57) (Bonus)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vinyl<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The vinyl (10 tracks) was pressed in black, transparent orange and silver. The single LP is housed in a paper sleeve. Jacket is double gatefold with lyrics and credits\/band picture on the inside panels of jacket. Sound quality is excellent but I don&#8217;t think it was mixed specifically for vinyl. I do like that the volume is lower on the vinyl and so the music sounds very good across a wide range of volumes with very little listener fatigue up loud. Pressing and vinyl label quality is very good\/flat disc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Side A<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Avaton (1:21)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Mountains High (5:35)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Dancing in the Fire (5:00)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Cyberwar (4:02)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Waste No Time (4:22)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Nemecic (5:00)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Side B<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Hope Will Rise (4:39)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Dominator (4:56)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9. Hall of the Brave (8:06)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10. The Battle of Marathon (7:59)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, fans of Diviner should be reassured that <em>Avaton<\/em> is a worthy successor to those first two releases. 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