INSANIA – V (Praeparatus Supervivet)

November 23, 2021 Bryce Van Patten Album Reviews, Reviews 0
INSANIA - V (Praeparatus Supervivet)
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Label: Frontiers Music s.r.l.
Release date: November 12, 2021

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7.25/10 (2 votes)

Masterful Power Metal

From Stockholm Sweden comes the long awaited fifth studio release from Insania – V (Praeparatus Supervivet) on Frontiers S.L.R.. After a 14 year hiatus and feeling energized and inspired, the Swedes are back with a powerful new record full of speedy, soaring tracks in the classic European Power Metal style with double-bass drums, great hooks, and amazing solos. The band’s current lineup consists of Mikko Korsbäck on the drums, bassist Tomas Stolt, Niklas Dahlin and Peter Östros on guitars, Ola Halén on vocals, with Dimitri Keiski on the keyboards.

Triumphant Return

Insania fans have been waiting since 2007 for a new album, and the good news is V (Praeparatus Supervivet) is well worth the wait. With 11 tracks coming in at just over 64 minutes, V (Praeparatus Supervivet) packs a serious punch from start to finish. “Praeparatus Supervivet” hits you right in the face, and is probably the best song on the album for this reviewer. “Moonlight Shadows” has a great classical intro that builds in power, climaxing in full-speed Power Metal with big melodies and a powerful chorus. The musicianship is definitely top-notch on every instrument, with the production sounding better than ever.

Final Notes

While 14 years is a long time to take a break from creating new material, in this case it looks to be well worthwhile as this is arguably Insania’s best effort to date. Power Metal fans will dig V (Praeparatus Supervivet) with all of its dual guitar, rapid fire drums and soaring melodies. Looking for another great addition to your Heavy Metal album collection? Look no further, Insania – V (Praeparatus Supervivet) is a keeper, and well worth the small investment.

Insania band pic

Lineup

Ola Halén – Vocals
Dimitri Keiski – Vocals
Peter Östros – Guitar
Niklas Dahlin – Guitar & Keyboard Arrangements
Mikko Korsbäck – Drums & Keyboards
Tomas Stolt – Bass

V (Praeparatus Supervivet) – Tracklist

01 Praeparatus Supervivet
02 Solur
03 Prometheus Rise
04 Moonlight Shadows
05 My Revelation
06 We Will Rise Again
07 Like A Rising Star
08 Blood, Tears And Agony
09 Entering Paradise
10 Power Of The Dragonborn
11 The Last Hymn To Life

Author

  • Bryce Van Patten

    Bryce is an audio engineer and a graphic designer here at Metal Express Radio. From the day he purchased his first album (Machine Head by Deep Purple), he has had a passion for heavy music, which has influenced his whole life. Bryce is from the great Pacific Northwest in USA, and has played in metal bands like Babylon, Holy Terror, The Wild Dogs, Warhead and Egypt through the 80s. He had his first interview for the Portland, Oregon publication The Rock Rag with guitarist Paul Gilbert in his Racer X days. Then he was honored to get to have drinks, and talk for an hour with the legendary Dan McCafferty of Nazareth for his second interview. In 2013, he spent an amazing hour talking to Andi Deris of Helloween, which was the high point of his heavy metal journalism.   In the year 2001, he formed Man in Black Music Publishing. They released recordings by several local bands, and in the spirit of the old Metal Massacre compilations, he created a 2-album series called The Defenders of Metal. The albums featured classic styled Metal bands from all around the world, with bands from Australia to England, and from Argentina to Russia. Currently, he is the producer/creator/vocalist of the Metal band The Black Tuesdays.

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