Album Review: Mastord - To whom bow even the Trees (2021)
Picture Credit: Mastord Mastord - To whom bow even the Trees Release Date: February 19, 2021 Label: Inverse Records Format: CD / Digital Length: 72:41 Genre: Prog Metal / Heavy Metal Origin: Kotka , Finland Almost exactly two years after the release of their debut album " Trail of Consequence ", Kotka's Mastord are back with their sophomore work "To whom bow even the Trees". The four members of the South East Finnish band have written and recorded their parts for this album seperatedly due to the pandemic. Nevertheless, the outcome is a coherent work. In the video below you can get an impression of the recording sessions based on how drummer Toni Paanen played the drums. The other three members of Mastord are Markku Pihlaja (vocals), Pasi Hakuli (bass), and Kari Syvelä (guitars and keyboards). "To whom bow even the Trees" is a highly artistic and atmospheric album. The arrangements show a strong tendency towards Symphonic Prog while being driven f...