Soulspell – Spirits Of Ghosts – CD Review

Spirits of Ghosts by Brazillian Sympho Metal act Soulspell is so grand and dramatic, that it makes my last breakup look like a casual misunderstanding at Starbucks.

This isn’t just an album, it’s a full-blown metal opera. Regular metal wasn’t intense enough for them, so they decided to add theatrical storytelling, soaring vocals, and enough orchestration to make Beethoven roll over in his grave and throw up the devil horns.

The title track, Spirits of Ghosts, kicks things off like an over-the-top haunted house ride, but instead of a cheesy skeleton popping out, you get virtuosic guitar solos and vocals so powerful they could probably knock over a small building. The whole album is layered with insane musicianship, epic storytelling, and a choir so dramatic, that I half expected them to announce the second coming of Ozzy Osbourne.

Then there’s Dragon Waltz.  Even fire-breathing monsters like to cut a rug. It’s got a mix of medieval fantasy vibes and power metal glory, like if Game of Thrones and a mosh pit had a baby. Castle of Illusions throws you into some mystical fever dream where you can practically see a metal-clad warrior running up a castle staircase in slow motion.

The musicianship on this album is tighter than my belt after an all-you-can-eat BBQ. The vocals?  More soaring than my self-esteem after a bottle of wine. And the production? So crisp, you could slap it between two pieces of bread and call it a sandwich.

Spirits of Ghosts is an album that doesn’t just ask for your attention, it kicks down your door, throws you in a suit of armor, and drags you into battle. If you like your metal with a side of high drama and enough shredding to make your grandma clutch her pearls, this one’s for you.

Score 7/10
Track List
01. Spirits of Ghosts
02. Dragon Waltz
03. Castle of Illusions
04. Queen’s Gambit
05. The Dance of Flames
06. Last Theorem of Fermat
07. Ship of Theseus
08. The Blackbeard and His Quest for Perfection
Label – Sel Release
Release – 14th March 2025

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