Song of the Day:40,000 LEAGUES- THE DRAGON WILL RISE

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Words by Anselm Anderson


Today's song review will be the latest single from Metal act 40,000 Leagues. The five-piece broke from their traditional melodic and progressive metal style to experiment with Power Metal. "The Dragon Will Rise" combines synths with soaring vocals and head-spinning guitar solos to give the genre a fresh outlook.

The quintet hails from Manchester, England, and consists of vocalist 'Nips' Crossdale, guitarist Joe Leonard, rhythm guitar player Harry Hulme, drummer Paul Beesley, and bassist Rick Wiltshire. They follow the tried and tested tale of building a solid fanbase through hard work and dedication to their art. 40K Leagues has made a name for themselves following the debut release of EP 'A New Beginning', and the further successes of lead singles 'Reaper', 'Control' and Chaka Khan cover 'Ain't Nobody'.

I will now redirect my attention to the single. "The Dragon Will Rise" immediately grabs attention with its powerful, melodic synth intro, resembling a true European metal track. Nathan Crossdale's vocals emerge over twinkling keys and forceful drum kicks, showcasing his impressive vocal range. The momentum builds through searing guitar harmonies, before exploding into a catchy chorus. The band sing with passion and joy, which comes across on the track. The final eight concludes with an 80's thrash metal breakdown with the ascending guitar notes and an impressive call to arms to complete a fun experiment for 40,000 leagues.

Overall, this reminds me of a Power Metal track that would have garnered much praise at a rock club. The songwriting and riffs resemble Trivium or Avenged Sevenfold if they decided to go full-on Battle metal.


 


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