Band: Dyonisis
CD Title: Dyonisis
Year: 2007
Website: dyonisis.info
MySpace: myspace.com/dyonisis
Label: None
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Rating: 7.9 / 10
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Dyonisis are a female fronted Goth Rock band from Sheffield, England and they create some of the most euphoric and relaxing music that I have heard in a long time. This self-titled album - which appears to have been self-released - consists of 9 songs.

So, what separates Dyonisis from other Femme-Metal/Rock bands? The first major difference is the fact that they have not one, but two female vocalists. The twin vocals lead to some fantastic goosebump inducing moments - especially when coupled with the keyboards. Also, the guitar tone on this album takes me back to the various Classic Rock bands in my collection (have a listen to "Step Away").

At first I was a bit sceptical at the lack of a 'real' drummer, but the band seem to have done a rather good job without one. I don't know if this is by choice or through a lack of drummers in their part of the world. Either way, it makes me wonder what their gigs are like.

On this self-titled album Dyonisis have proved that Nightwish are not the be all and end all of female fronted rock. I'd recommend this album to those that like something to chill out to after a hard day doing whatever you do to pay the bills. Dyonisis - while having a relatively unique sound - have created a something that could be embraced by the mainstream. I can easily imagine their unmistakable melodies pouring through my stereo courtesy of some radio station or another. With any luck, this will be the CD that will help the band further their career.

Highlights from this album include it's opener "Hunter" which sets the scene beautifully, "Winter" that opens a great guitar led part and slightly different style of vocal, the blissfully haunting "Pretty At A Distance" and "Step Away".