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Track Listing: Fabel Morpheus Fever Riddle Figure Dark Room Conjuror Fear the Bullet Neverland Till We Rise Blindfall Valentines Night

You can't really put a band like Valet Parn into one category to describe their music; they've taken bits and pieces from different areas of metal and made it their own. Hailing out of Athens, Greece, Valet Parn have come out with their new album "Riddle Figure" that was co-produced by Fotis Benardo of Septicflesh. Full of killer riffs, powerful vocals and shredding solos, these guys have brought old and new metal together with an explosive force.

The opener "Fabel" starts out with atmospheric keyboards and guitar before they tear right through with the second track "Morpheus" as Steve Venardo's vocals comes across with clarity and power. "Dark Room" carries compelling guitar riffs supplied by George Emmanuel and Jimmy Haursen that border on the progressive side of metal. "Fear the Bullet" lets the brutality fly while still keeping melodic rhythm in balance. Venardo's vocals are a force to be reckoned with as the chugging riffs hold a hypnotic pattern. "Blindfall" is a dynamic track that breaks up the aggression and gives some stellar musicianship between the guitars and drums. The album closes out with the commanding piece "Valentine's Night" that is full of aggressiveness and shows off the band's skill once again.

It's a refreshing change to see bands like this raising the bar and delivering something more than just your standard metal. "Riddle Figure" is a solid album that deserves the attention and support it's been getting over the past few months. Looking forward to seeing what else Valet Parn will deliver for us in the years to come!