Eternal Tears of Sorrow - Saivon Lapsi (2013)

Like Omnium Gatherum, Eternal Tears of Sorrow is another Finnish death metal band that makes epic, melodic music but they add in symphonic elements to give the music a unique twist. This is my first full experience with this band and I'm quite impressed by it. The last track especially impressed me with its sheer epic quality and its showcasing of the band at its full potential. However, a few of the other songs on the album didn't quite hold my attention and the vocals sounded a bit typical, but despite these shortcomings this is still a very good record that shouldn't be missed.
8.5/10