"Chapter III - Stories"
Unusual, Uncomparable, Uncompromising... Unique
For the 3rd Beyond The Labyrinth album, "Chapter III - Stories", BTL have chosen a whole different approach. "Castles in the Sand", the band's 2nd album was a concept album meant to be listened to at once, while each of the songs could hold up by themselves as well.
"Chapter III - Stories" is more like a book of short stories that can be read individually, over and over again.
Someone said the 80's were back ...To Beyond The Labyrinth, they were never gone....
Combining crunchy guitars with classic song writing and cinematic orchestration, Beyond The Labyrinth's Classic/Melodic Hard Rock is influenced by a wide range of musical styles, from genuine 70's Classic Rock and pop, over A.O.R., 80's Metal to symphonic, progressive, gothic ….
For "Chapter III - Stories", Beyond The Labyrinth took a "no filler" approach: each song stands for a story waiting to be discovered, each song has its own value and meaning, and is able to stand its ground. You can either choose to listen to the album in its normal track sequence or hit your "shuffle" button and allow yourself to be surprised!
All stories are real - some are sweet and romantic, some are harsh, grim and cold...
The album contains fan favourites "Hidden Agenda", "Oceans Apart" and "The Peter Principle", (also available as video clips).
"Chapter III - Stories" was mastered by Pieter De Wagter of Equus, best known for his work with mainstream acts like DJ Tiesto, Stromae, dEUS, Soulwax …
Steinar Krokmo (Pagan’s Mind) : “Something new, something different AND very tight”
Chris Lambert (Rock Report) : this is what makes this album so strong: its diversity, not only as far as the mood goes, but also regarding the excellent balance between melodic and progrock. I expected a strong album from BTL and we’ve got it.”
Mark V. (30, Mechelen): “The new album is.. NOT good, not great. NO; IT. IS... AWESOME.. SPLENDID. FAN*fuckin'*TASTIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
Nancy F. (28, Lessines) : “Cet album est tout simplement MAGNIFIQUE !”
Reinier de Vries (Power Of Metal.DK) : “Fans of Pain of Salvation, Journey, Savatage/TSO ("Strength"), Deep Purple, Dream Theater etc. etc. or should I just say the general progressive rock/metal fan have another album to put their teeth into.”
A VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO
Mark Van Mullem
Ludo Verhaeghe
Rik Bauters
Rui Dias
Bert Tempels
for supporting us by purchasing the complete series of 5 preliminary singles in the band’s 2009-2010 “Work In Progress” approach to the album
