Are you ready to step into a fairy tale? To live inside a fantasy movie? Do you wish to transcend to a world beyond — a heroic paradise of anthems and poetry? If the answer is yes, then “Never Stop Believing” by Memories Of Old is your ticket to a strange, yet breathtaking musical phenomenon! The British epic symphonic power metal band returns with its long-awaited sophomore album, inviting us to ascend to a heaven of dreams and magic. Led by multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and orchestrator Billy Jeffs alongside keyboardist Anthony Thompson, the group unveils a gorgeous and majestic work of art, released by the one and only Limb Music. “Never Stop Believing” is nothing less than a cinematic metal masterpiece — a grand soundtrack to an imaginary epic film that takes you on a wondrous ride through an angelic cosmos where everything glows with beauty. Drawing from the glorious tradition of European power metal, Memories Of Old deliver a magnum opus that shoots straight for the stars! High-pitched, passionate vocals, outstanding melodies, crystal-clear neoclassical guitars, mesmerizing keyboards, thundering double-bass drumming, and a rock-solid rhythm section make up the heart of this astonishing record. The songs blend power metal with touches of progressive and classic metal, forming a sound both majestic and deeply emotional. The album’s mix and mastering — handled by Jeffs and former Power Quest vocalist Alessio Garavello — are simply superb, giving every instrument the clarity and space it deserves. Every musician performs with passion and conviction, contributing to a result that feels monumental and heartfelt — a heavenly metal symphony, played and sung by real angels. This is pomp metal at its finest, a celebration of melody, imagination and fantasy. If you wish to reach and enter a mythical realm, “Never Stop Believing” is your portal. Open the door, take the path, and let Memories Of Old guide you into an ethereal place where magic and music become one.
♦ 9/10
Dimitris Zacharopoulos
