Narnia

With so many heavy metal bands traipsing off to Tolkien's Middle Earth for mystical yarns with which to inspire their music, Sweden's Narnia chose the significantly less referenced -- but nearly as timeless -- works of C.S. Lewis. Sharing the same Christian faith as Lewis, Narnia's musical quest consists of delivering a speedy and highly melodic style of heavy rock, adorned with progressive, neoclassical, and power metal tendencies. This sound was introduced to fans via 1998's Awakening album. Recorded by the founding duo of vocalist Christian Liljegren (ex-Borderline) and gui...