ION INDIE MAGAZINE September 2014, Volume 4 | Page 54

CD Review by Kat Zee
TRACK LIST:
1. Tears of Lust
2. Higher Ground
3. Never Ending
4. Lullaby
5. Insane
6. What Have You Become
7. Reborn
8. Chimeras
9. Changeling
10. Abyss
11. Last Time Together
BAND:
Elina Siirala--Vocals
Shadow Venger--Guitar
Alasdair--Bass
Ben--Drums

ENKELINATION (enkeli-meaning Angel in Finnish) is female-fronted Melodic Metal band from London in the United
Kingdom. The band was formed in November 2011 by classically-trained former opera singer ELINA SIIRALA from
Finland. After playing numerous live shows in and around London, enkElination released their first EP in September
of 2012. The past few months they’ve been recording their debut album “Tears of Lust” which is available NOW.
I fell in love with this band with the first song, the great track “Tears of Lust”. It opens with gentle piano buoyed by
amazing vocals. Lower guitar riffs complement Elina's voice throughout this song. The melodic chorus is memorable
from the first notes. I am particularly enamoured of the lilting vocals in contract to the heaviness of the guitars. Also
notable, is the backdrop of the delicate piano—a melding of art! Changeling sets a rich atmosphere with its
gorgeous operatic vocal swells and growling guitars—creating a stereo of sound for the mind. This track is
melodically reminiscent of NIGHTWISH. Progressive elements are evident in “What Have You Become”, where Metal