Let's have a symphonic metal Saturday today. Case closed. You're on board? Excellent. If you're familiar with the likes of Nightwish, Epica, Katra, Edenbridge and the like, you have to be aware of Norway's Sirenia. They're a little gothic, enough to set them apart in the vast sea of symphonic bands, and make some damn good use of the violin. "Led Astray" comes from 2009's The 13th Floor, and while it sounds a little like Nightwish in some parts, you still get something different here. Trust me.
"Led Astray" belongs to female lead Ailyn, the fourth to take the position by my count. She's Spanish, believe it or not, but fits right in here. She's a higher register Anette Olzon with a voice made for metal, and a good contrast to some good lush orchestra movements within the track. The instruments of "Led Astray" tell a story of their own; there's nothing outshining anything here. I'll be surprised if you're another symphonic nut and haven't heard of this song, let alone Sirenia as a band, before, but I'll let it slide. Just don't let it happen again.
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