ION INDIE MAGAZINE January 2015, Volume 8 | Page 80

CD Review by Kat Zee
TRACK LIST:
1. The Mirror
2. Sphinx
3. Incorrigible
4. Silence
5. Medusa's Tale
6. Circle Of Greed
7. Ohne Probe
8. Impetus
9. Follow The Wind
10. Case Of Pandora
THE BAND:
Leandra Johne-Vocals
Samuel Clauß-Drums
Sebastian Leibe-Bass
Tobias Ullmann-Keyboards, Percussion
Theo Johne-Guitars, Vocals (backing)
Eric Neufeld-Guitars
MORLAS MEMORIA is a Symphonic Gothic Metal band from Dresden in Germany. The band was formed in
2010, and on May 2014, they released the full-length debut album “Follow The Wind”.
Opening track, “The Mirror”, is rich with symphonic elements with growling guitar riffs buoyed with violin
accompaniment. It is an interesting contrast where lilting opera meets grungy guitar sounds. Heavier guitars
and melodic keys are featured in “Incorrigible”; with its dark mood that would serve well as a backdrop to a
Black Mass. With some of the lyrics sung in their native German language with accents of guttural
utterances, this is a track that evokes feelings of impending doom…which I think, is the point.
Instrumental offering “Silence” features beautiful flute sounds and is a feast for the ears. Title track “Follow
The Wind” is a full-out presentation that showcases every nuance of this band. Vocalist LEANDRA JOHNE