Metamorphosis (Zero Hour album)
| Metamorphosis | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | July 22, 2003 | |||
| Recorded | 1999 | |||
| Genre | Progressive metal | |||
| Length | 53:35 | |||
| Label | Sensory | |||
| Zero Hour chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Babyblaue | 11/15[1] |
| DPRP | 10/10 (Read) 8.5/10 (Dokter)[2] |
| MetalReviews | 82/100[3] |
| Noise.fi | 3/5[4] |
| RevelationZ | 8/10[5] |
Metamorphosis is a rerelease of Zero Hour's eponymous debut album.
Critical reception
Powermetal.de gave a positive review and said some of the keyboard parts resemble When Dream and Day Unite-era Dream Theater.[6] Noise.fi said the album sounds like Dream Theater, although the vocals are not as good.[4] One of the reviewers for DPRP called the album "A truly stunning work". Another said: "This is original, well composed, superbly played progmetal."[2] Metallian wrote: "Much like the bands heroes, Dream Theater, Metamorphosis is an accomplished, calculated and precise progressive album."[7] Babyblaue highlighted the track "Eyes of Denial".[1]
Track listing
- "Eyes of Denial" – 4:42
- "The System Remains" – 7:22
- "Rebirth" – 5:49
- "Voice of Reason" – 8:40
- "A Passage" – 2:25
- "I. Descent" – 3:45
- "II. Awaken" – 4:33
- "III. Union" – 5:44
- "IV. Solace" – 1:03
- "V. Ascent" – 2:01
- "Eyes of Denial" (Demo Version) – 3:57
- "Jaded Eyes" (Demo Version) – 3:29
Personnel
- Erik Rosvold – vocals
- Jasun Tipton – guitars
- Troy Tipton – Bass
- Mike Guy – drums
- Matt Guillory – keyboards
- Phillip Bennett – keyboards
- Brittany Tipton – Female vocals
References
- ^ a b Heep, Georg. "Zero Hour Metamorphosis - Rezensionen". Babyblaue Seiten (in German). Archived from the original on January 26, 2026. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
- ^ a b Read, Andy; Dokter, Dries (November 23, 2003). "Album Reviews - Zero Hour - Metamorphosis". DPRP.net. Archived from the original on January 22, 2022. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
Issue 2003-057
- ^ Ben (October 2003). "Zero Hour - Metamorphosis". MetalReviews.com. Archived from the original on April 25, 2015. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
- ^ a b DeFeis, Sarita (February 4, 2004). "Levyarvostelut - Zero Hour – Metamorphosis". Noise.fi (in Finnish). Archived from the original on January 19, 2026. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
- ^ Kolman, Tajs (December 14, 2003). "Album Review - Zero Hour - Metamorphosis". RevelationZ Magazine. Archived from the original on January 26, 2026. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
- ^ Andrae, Holger (August 24, 2003). "Review - ZERO HOUR - Metamorphosis". Powermetal.de (in German). Archived from the original on January 22, 2022. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
- ^ "ZERO HOUR - METAMORPHOSIS - SENSORY". Metallian. Archived from the original on September 19, 2007. Retrieved January 26, 2026.