Galahad-Empires Never Last (2007)

From a mere cover band of some of the great groups of the 70s, to becoming one of the most prominent acts today, Galahad has championed the neo-progressive style of bands like Pallas, Marillion, Pendragon, and IQ, with a career full of superb works focused on modern progressive rock. Founded in the mid-eighties in the UK, their original lineup consisted of Stuart Nicholson (vocals), Roy Keyworth (guitars), Mark Andrews (keyboards), Tim Ashton (bass), and Spencer Luckman (drums). In 1991, they released their debut album, "Nothing Is Written", followed by other highly acclaimed albums such as "Sleepers" (1995) and "Year Zero" (2002), although they always remained somewhat in the background and were consistently considered one of the most underrated bands within the neo-progressive genre. With their eighth release, "Empires Never Last" (2007), Galahad finally achieved mainstream recognition, delivering their best and most acclaimed work. On this album, they subtly departed from neo-progressive metal, delving into a dark and progressive heavy metal soundscape. A solid and well-structured musical foundation, theatrical vocals, harsh guitar riffs, and atmospheric keyboards drive an album brimming with intense and aggressive sounds. Tracks like the portentous "Termination", "I Could Be God", "Sidewinder", "Empires Never Last", and "This Life Could Be My Last", reflect the grandeur of this monumental work of 21st-century modern neo-progressive metal.