POWERWORLD
Cybersteria
Release date: May 24 2013

The lyrics are very important on this record. They’re inspired by the gradual digitalization of society and the lack of privacy resulting from the ubiquity of Facebook and Skype, among others.
The name of the band also makes sense. The Powerworld is this world is this digital world, where the boundary between real and virtual reality becomes less and less noticeable.

The album is about the search for freedom by disconnecting or escaping from the Powerworld. It’s somewhat reminding of the Matrix movies, and so is the cover. But if you take a closer look, we’re not talking science-fiction, and this is the message given by Cybersteria. 1984, Orson Welles ... Haven’t we reached this point?

Contrary to what one might think, the music does not sound mechanical and the use of samples and keyboards is not excessive. The keyboards are used on every song but the guitar remains the main melodic instrument.
So, in a way, music also managed to escape from this Powerworld governed by machines.
Finally, the record sounds pretty classic for the genre. There is some experimentation, but it doesn’t go that far, it’s still melodic metal.

Back On Me is an excellent and easy to remember song with Hard Rock influences.
Like A Shadow and Coast Of Tears and also have superb choruses, while Black Ash is a more melodic tune. The song Cyberdteria is also notable for its great and unusual riff.