WYVERN – Lords of Winter
Jolly Roger Records
This is the “new” album from
the Italian band WYVERN — though the material itself is anything but new. The
songs were recorded between 1998 and 2002, yet the album sees the light of day
only now. It’s worth noting that there are other bands with the same name in
Sweden and Turkey, but the Italian WYVERN remain the most established act
carrying this moniker.
Lords of Winter is only their second full‑length release, arriving two decades after their
debut. Their first two demos resurfaced eight years ago through the Greek label
Unisound Records, which helped reintroduce the band to listeners who may have
missed them the first time around.
Musically, WYVERN operate
within the Euro‑power metal tradition, but they do so with a seriousness and
compositional discipline that sets them apart from the countless Italian groups
that flooded the genre in the late ’90s and early ’00s. The album is solid,
consistent, and clearly crafted by musicians who knew exactly what they wanted
to achieve.
Among the tracks, “Twin
Factory” and “Ice Guardian” stood out to me as the most engaging
moments — songs where the band’s melodic instincts and heavier foundations meet
in a convincing way.
In conclusion, Lords of
Winter is a worthwhile release for fans of Euro‑power metal, especially
those who appreciate the more grounded, less sugary side of the genre. It’s a
snapshot of a band with genuine potential, finally given the chance to be
heard.
Ioannis Kaskamanidis
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