Labyrinth - 'Welcome To The Absurd Circus' Album Review

Labyrinth is an Italian prog and power metal outfit that has been around since the nineties. Like most acts that have been around that long, they have weathered their fair share of lineup changes. The current lineup is working well because the band's newest effort Welcome To The Absurd Circus is a really strong and a "must hear." The album is on Frontiers.

A lot of the album reminds me of classic Queensryche and I think that is a good thing. I guess this isn't so surprising: members of Labyrinth are apparently big fans of Queensryche, just like us. 

There are super fast riffs for the power-metal fans, but a lot of Welcome To The Absurd Circus is melodic with soaring vocals and harmonic guitars to boot. I'd love to hear Labyrinth singer Roberto Tiranti do a duet with Geoff Tate someday.

We don't normally talk about power metal bands here, but in this instance, I think you will be pleased if you give the new Labyrinth album a shot. My favorite tracks on the release are "The Absurd Circus," "Words Minefield" and "Finally Free." You can listen to the album - or buy it - by clicking on the album art above.

During lockdown, members of Labyrinth recorded a cover of Queensryche's "I Will Remember."