The 13th studio album from the Finnish epic progressive metallers features the return to the fold of bassist Olli-Pekka "Oppu" Laine, who last played with band on 1999's
Tuonela. This effort is billed as a conceptual follow-up to its 2015 predecessor
Under the Red Cloud, "but with steroids," and features a huge soundscape with strings, flutes, orchestras, and choirs, while also amping up both the progressive and the melodic aspects of the band's music. The single "The Bee" is included. ~ John D. Buchanan