Insane 80s shred (Ala Cacophony and Racer X) inspired twin-lead guitars mixed with fast technical riffs, ferocious drumming, catchy triumphant choruses, killer powerful vocals all wrapped up in well written escapism lyrics about everything from Norse mythology to Ghost Rider comics, Elric of Melnibone, or Frank Belknap Long and Dan Simmons stories. Embers of War has it all! Really what more could you want in your power metal? Their best album yet and AOTY for 2021!

OMORI was a truly unforgettable rollercoaster of emotions and much like the game itself, the OST is no different. Now excuse me, I have to go listen to By Your Side for the 100th time and cry myself to sleep.

What do you get when you combine the greats of the 80s/90s instrumental shred scene like Vinnie Moore, Tony MacAlpine, Joey Tafolla, Paul Gilbert and Steve Vai among others but with a speedy power metal twist and some added funky jazz fusion ala Greg Howe and Michael Lee Firkins for extra measure? You get the best instrumental shred album of 2020, that's what!