The story of the unfortunate woman from THE DOGMA's previous album "Black Roses" (2006) continues. As the cover art suggests, the girl finally mustered the courage to break free from the gangster's captivity, killing him in the process, and even went so far as to dig him a grave where she tossed those very ill-fated black roses. As they say, "a good day to die!" But all jokes aside, the Italians' music on the new record "A Good Day To Die" has become even more serious and darker than its predecessor. The first instrumental, The Beginning Of The End, with its thunderstorm sounds and church chorals, could easily be recommended to fans of "harsh" gothic (the only thing missing is the cawing of crows). Particular attention should be given to the undeniable title track hit and the original ballad Christine Closed Her Eyes, which features only string instruments — something very uncharacteristic for power metal. The tragic undertones in THE DOGMA's music haven't gone anywhere, but a certain aggression and even anger has appeared, leading to the use of nouns like "bitches" and verbs like "fuck" in the lyrics, which personally I find doesn't exactly embellish the musical canvas. But if you look past these minor flaws, you can safely say that the Italians have passed the test, and the second album looks just as fresh and original against the backdrop of the formulaic symphonic heavy metal scene as the debut did. And that, you must admit, is currently one of the main keys to success. It's no wonder the band was immediately noticed by music critics and Drakkar's managers, thanks to which the guys have already performed at the most prestigious summer festivals.
