 Heavenly
 Virus
 Review by Greg Olma
Heavenly is a power metal outfit that has been around for some time. Virus is their 4th release and marks a bit of a change in their sound. The previous releases Sign Of The Winner and Dust To Dust focused on fast paced Helloween style playing but on Virus, the band slows down the tempo at times and slips into some really catchy grooves. For me, this is the real strong point on Virus. For many bands of this type, the groove and melody are lost to a need to be fast. Heavenly show some restraint by giving the tunes some space to breath. Sure, there is fast power metal on the CD but there is also a more mature sound that gives the listener some variety. I think the band touched on a winning formula here by satisfying the power metal fans along with the more mainstream metal audience. If you have never heard Heavenly, then this is a great place to start.
This review is available in book format (hardcover and paperback) in Music Street Journal: 2007 Volume 3 at lulu.com/strangesound.
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