Press:

“Displaying plenty of the professionalism and power they’ve become known for here with only a few minor elements that stick out here holding this one back, it manages to come off not only as one of the better examples in the genre but in their catalog as well which makes this appeal to all fans of the bands’ past works and the style in general.”
Don's Metal Reviews - 84/100 on Don's Metal Reviews

“What is it with the Italians at the moment' Another month and another batch of quality metal releases land on the doormat. If you ask artist however, success in their home county is still lacking with the more traditional Italian sounds as well as pop music still diving the saes numbers. Everything about the band presents a solid, professional, classy image and their musicianship is second to none! They would be the perfect mid-afternoon band at festivals such as Masters of Rock. With a summer festival tour confirmed, this is one band worth checking out!”
Adrian Hextall - Powerplay Magazine U.K.

“More than suggested album, where you can find songs, songwriting, emotions and touching feelings with a strong acoustic and emotional impact. Another proof that when music is well done still exists, in Italy too, and that there is no constant need to look for it somewhere else, when we have that kind of bands close to our home. Absolutely recommended album, this 'Artifacts', and absolutely recommended band: 'Overtures'.”
Alessandro Schumperlin - 85/100 Uunderground Zine

"The experience made on stage with bands such as Secret Sphere and Threshold made their way to a personal way of writing: you really have to face this four guys!"
8,5 on Crossfire-Metal.de

"To summarize the new OVERTURES album, 'Artifacts' for me this year is the most complex, best composed Power Metal album I've ever heard…its greatest strength is that they do not want to copy anyone…their Power/Heavy Metal emerges since it is unique, without drawing from others. Good work full of masterpieces, was beautifully shaped note after note by the Italian craftsmen."
9,5/10 on Felvideki RockMagazin.hu

"The entire album stays on very high levels, with a special mention to the over 10-minutes suite 'Teardrop'. A great album that defines Overtures as a very relevant band to be followed with interest!"
Elio Ferrara - 8/10 and Hot Album on Metalitalia.com

“What can we say? Overtures just hit another center, and I am sure that 'Artifacts' will remain one of the best releases of this year”
Ninni Cangiano - 4,5/5 on AllAroundMetal.com

“The tracks of this album are full of inventiveness, great melodies, dramatic twists and beautiful moments. In addition, a transparent, high-quality but still warm production give the best light to the band's sound.”
Elmo - 8/10 on Zephyr's Odem.de

“Artifacts offers a balanced drive, well produced and mixed with guitars full of riffs, licks and other metal goodies. A sweet for lovers of melodic heavy metal.”
Luis Marques - 8/10 on Ultraje.pt

"…a versatile album and equipped with several facets, in which OVERTURES use all the arrows of their bow…"
Alessandro Battini - 7,5 on Metallus.it

"OVERTURES have made the center once again … and I'm sure this "Artifacts" will remain among the best ever releases of 2016!"
Ninni Cangiano - 4,5 on All Around Metal.com

“Artifacts' is a great listening: the band has grown a lot in the last years and is ready to conquer you: don't try to resist”
Alberto Centenari - 7,8/10 on In Your Eyes E-Zine

“There are albums that should just go to the ears of the listeners without need of any review, just because they are high-quality products. Artifacts is one of this. Horns up for a band that is able to be modern without losing the typical sound of its style.”
Reira - 80/100 on Metalwave.it

“Overtures continues to blend heavy, power, and progressive metal in a creative and entertaining way. Not dismissing any band member or element, the band's strength are still Marco Falanga's bold guitar riffage and solos and Michele Guaitoli's versatile vocals woven together with a strong sense of melody and prog metal intrigue. For Overtures, Artifacts is another fine album of creative and engaging progressive power metal, displaying both their ever increasing musical talent and maturity. Recommended.”
Craig Hartranft - 4/5 on Dangerdog.com

“This year's Overtures sound more meaningful and inspiring than ever. This is because their fourth release offers spctacle, vision and skill in composing something unusual and unique. Just think that if you ask what does it "sounds like" the answer is: "nothing"”
Chris Kissadjekian - Rock'n'Roll Monuments.gr

“Ten years ago in Italy bands like Labyrinth, Vision Divine, Rhapsody, White Skull, Eldricth were ruling a very close musical style. Today the sceptre is in the hand of bands like Secret Sphere, Arthemisia Group, Temperance and now Overtures with them!”
Andrea Lami - 4/5 on Rock Rebel Magazine

“You could go on forever and really pick out every single song, because no vulnerability can be found. The songs are catchy, but due to the intelligent songwriting after x-times, listening to them is still interesting. Coronation then comes with the over 10 minutes suite "Teardrop". Class! Power Metal fans, prog metal bands, traditionalists can...or better, should check it out. It is worth it!”
Röbin - Totentanz-Magazine.de

“Good musicians, good music, good production, what more could you ask for?”
Simone Olivieri - Heavy Worlds.com

“With 'Entering the Maze' Overtures set a very high level, and getting back to that level seemed impossible...but with some improvements on the sound and style, 'Artifacts' got on an even higher level...praiseworthy!"”
Veronika - 9/10 on Metalforever.info

"On May 27 their fourth album 'Artifacts' will be released in the stores, and it will show that this Italian power metal band was until now an unexplored gem, and should definitely get a larger audience." "Not only the sublime instrumental decor is striking, but also the vocal capabilities of singer Michele Guaitoli with his high vocal range who always delivers"
Erik Vandamme - SnoozeControl.be

"The songs are harmonious, rhythmic and have catchy qualities. Impelling, fast and melodic, just like I like it. The voice of Michele is gentle, flattering and yet clear and really reminds me of a mix of Michi Kiske and Adi Deris." "The music is fast, hard and clear. Exactly the right kind of sound you'd love to hear on a long highway"
Luna - BadBlack Unicorn

“From the opening bars of ‘Repentance‘ the maturity of the band is obvious, both from the musicianship through to the production. Certainly an album worth checking out and I shall be checking out their previous two releases into the bargain!”
Dan Mann - RockPoser.com

“The fact is that "Artifacts" is an extremely interesting album all the way. This record is so difficult to be categorized; it includes a classic metal sound in it, strong progressive 'touches', big melodies, great guitar work and a 'modern' metal approach that makes it a must have for each and every single fan of the metal scene in general.”
8,5 on HeavyParadise

"The band blatantly mixes melodic Prog with Power Metal, injecting some Gothic Metal to boot … best described as something like Nightwish meeting Arrayan Path with a stout handful of Avantasia … should you buy the record? If you like a quirky Progressive Power Metal full of melodic hooks and turns, never leaving you bored at any moment, go for it … if you are not sure, give it a try anyway … they are good, you know … and we got ourselves a contender for the Top 10 list of 2016."
8/10 on RockMusicRider.com

"It sounds modern and unique and this is a great album that can only be described as a fresh breath of air into the current music industry. The production and mixing really come across like a well finished product instead of being over polished and the flowing and transition between heavy riffs, leads, and melodic passages in the album is working perfect. The balance and the variation in all the songs makes that you most likely will listen to them many times. These guys are now probably among my favourite metal/prog bands of today and absolutely worth checking out!"
Jörgen Andersen - 4/5 on Melodic.net

"… the third album is the album of maturity … it's been that way for many, many bands and, apparently, OVERTURES can not escape this rule … crafting in this 2016 a disc, nothing short of perfect, a nice Power-Heavy product that will appeal not only to lovers of kind, but music lovers in general."
Antonio Moliterni - 10/10 on Antoniomoliterni.com

“Artifacts is a solid, prog/power effort from these Italians showing that Italy's power metal bands are equally as talented as ones from Germany or Sweden, if like your power metal progressive, with some dramatic touches then Overtures will be a band for you.”
MBlade - Musipedia of Metal

“When I sat down on my computer to start writing this review and I put my phones on, my first thought was: << Guys...wow! >>. I strongly suggest you to listen and purchase this album after its release: I am sure you'll definitely be satisfied, even if Prog/Power is not your style. In a few lines, I could say that Artifacts is where Devin Townsend's genius meets Michael Romeo's technique and Tobias Sammet's fantasy...with a sound mastering without leaks and an outstanding musical skill. That's it, this is Artifacts!”
Manuel Demori - 9/10 on MetalPit.it

"Beautiful, opulent arranged Metal with insane melodies, which settle immediately in the ear canal." "Alone "GO (L) D" justify almost single-handedly the purchase of the album." "Definitely one of the strongest songs and kick-tip "Artifacts" with "Savior" brings the album to a wonderful finale - a perfect conclusion of a cracking album." "Fullest recommendation! "
Thomas Muller - Franconia Metallus

“The tight precision of the musicianship represents a determination to remain on this quest. The listening experience completed by choirs and string instruments will stay with you long after the album concludes, and will be more than enough to tide you over until the next album"”
Dave Wolff - AEA &#39;Zine

“Overtures have here crafted an album that boasts a powerful balance of compositional skills, musicianship and emotive intensity that cries for attention. Well they’ve got mine, that’s for sure. I’m smitten by this album. “Artifacts” should be Overtures’ stairway to stardom.”
Chris Galea - Power of Metal.dk

“Großartige Druckvolle Melodien und sehr guter Gesang gehören ebenfalls zu den Markenzeichen die Italiener. Die Markthalle hatte sich zwischenzeitlich auch weiter gefüllt. Ca. 400/500 Fans waren begeistert und bescherten der Band sogar eine nicht geplante Zugabe!”
Live report on rkerber57.wordpress.com

“Der Lohn der Mühen ist ein für eine Vorband fast schon unverschämt starker Applaus, der sogar dazu führt, dass OVERTURES entgegen aller Gepflogenheiten von der Hauptband des Abends eine Zugabe zugestanden bekommen, die sie mit Bravour absolvieren. Dieser Band sollte man mal eine Chance geben!”
Live Report on Metal1.info

“This is a revelatory album, from one of those bands living on the outskirts of the metal community but who deserved to be warmly embraced and welcomed into the family home to enjoy the mutually beneficial feast.”
Mark Ashby - UberRock.uk

“There is no doubt that this work is one of the best in my personal crisis in the field of prog / power metal. Lovers to rush urgently!”
Greekrebels.gr 8.5/10

“'Entering The Maze' is an impressive release and an album that deserves to be heard. Overtures may be one of the best kept secrets in Italy, go check them out!”
GetReadyToRock.me.uk 4/5

“I can recommend all fans of the melodic metal genre to check out this Italian band.”
RockReport.be 4.5/6

“It sounds broadly stronger than the average releases of the modern Italian power metal bands, so why shouldn't you give it a round?" ”
Zwaremetalen.com 71/100

“Overtures brings us with "Entering the Maze" an album that fans of Kamelot and Avantasia will love! ”
Lordsofmetal.nl 82/100

“An album that power metal fans will definitely like! ”
Metal-Impressions.de 4/6

“I suggest to listen this album to thoso who ceirtanly like power and heavy metal, but also to some of those who ignore these already mentioned styles.”
FobiaZine.net 71/100

“Overtures mix a number of elements, but do it with clarity and lucidity, talent and always adding a touch of freshness. The result is an album that is not surprising at first, but with a couple of rounds with the ears closer, it revealed a very well done album, entertaining and leaving me wanting to know what will bring the band in the future. It is said, friends, keep close to Overtures hereafter.”
PowerMetal.cl 9/10

“ The sound is perfectly balanced, the compositional procedure was clear, but not sterile and the general excellence is vividly and forcefully hearable, so the fans of the genre will surely savor this album in CD form. But live, if they will be the same good, then it must really be a massacre! ”
iRockShock.net 4.5/5

“Good thing, this Italian maze...there is nothing to complain about the crafting of the songs and the production goes beyond every doubt. The guitar solos are powerful and fast, but they can afford them, and the singer (and main songwriter) Michele Guaitoli is a singer with a lot of charisma, mighty mane and larynx, which was created for melodic power metal. ”
Rocktimes.de

“The doses of material mentioned should convince every lover of power metal, melodic metal or simply heavy metal. Sascha Paeth with all his experience, shared his experience and here he might have delivered one of his best productions”
PowerMetal.de 8.5/10

"This third album from the band, in my opinion, has nothing to envy to the European bands of the same style and runs for being one of the best releases in 2013"
TempiDuri.eu

“With high class musicianship, a remarkable performance by every musician, and with such a good songwriting, this album has all it takes to give a big push to the career of the band”
Metal-Guide.eu

“If you like your metal progressive you might as well give this a chance. Who knows? This might turn out to be your favourite album of 2013”
Battlehelm.com

“Instrumentally and structurally this is a mature and exciting album from a professional group of musicians. Listening carefully to “Entering the Maze” resulted in a great deal of enjoyment, warmth and fun.”
AveNoctum.com 8/10

“Overall, the guys from Overtures offer with Entering The Maze the third album in their career, charged of a catchy, full of melodic power metal. It contains great guitar riffs, solos, the drumming is excellent and always completely harmonizes with the multi-faceted voice of singer Guaitoli.”
Time-for-metal.eu 9/10

“With “Entering the Maze” Overtures delivers a Melodic Power Metal album that is really worth to be listened, because it has not only a good dose of passion and a good knack for songwriting, but can clearly compete with the albums of established acts!”
Twilight-Magazine 13/15

"Entering the maze is a solid platter of power metal that is both heavy and intensely tuneful"
Power Play Magazine (U.K.) 7/10

“Entering the Maze is a balanced work with well-structured, never common sounds and catchy melodies immediately captivating. It sounds more and more personal than the previous works from the band: a strong step forward. More than a great work.”
Metal Maniac 8/10

““Entering the Maze” is a release that has passion, sounds dynamic and has some very good melodies. This is probably the best release of the band so far and an album that the fans of heavy/power metal will find very appealing. They definitely deserve our attention.”
Behind the Veil 7,5/10

““Entering the Maze” is a definately appreciable CD, that lovers of melodic power metal can’t let go, at all costs. We are sometimes accused of parochialism, but Overtures’ skills are undeniable and go beyond the simple passion for Italian metal and are confirmed by the promoters of this work, that are Greeks. An international band.”
Metallus.it 7/10

“After seeing the Savior video, I’m excited: it’s a heavy metal with some popcorn, well linked to convince, sang with good sound and a nice neoclassical chorus.”
Metalfan.ro 7.5/10

“This album is the second published under the wake of the Greek label Sleaszy Rider Records, the 2010’s “Rebirth” was pretty interesting, but I think this time with a refined sound and a such fine collection of tracks with strong consistency like “Under The Nothern Star” or the headbanging anthem “Programmed To Serve”, they could have been on the list for the next hope in Spaghetti Power Metal. I believe we'll soon classified OVERTURES as a hard to beat contestant for TRICK OR TREAT / VEXILLUM / ARTHEMIS / HOLLOW HAZE / SECRET SPHERE and Co. ”
Metal-Temple.com 8/10

“The musicianship, production and professionalism they pack into this fifty minutes album is an absolute pleasure to which to listen”
Fireworks Magazine (U.K.)

“So far Overtures had with each album a little boost and this groundbreaking third “Rundling album” is the zenith of their career. “Entering The Maze” is overall a good work of melodic progressive heavy metal, friends of variety should try them again.”
Squealer-Rocks.de

“You can say that Overtures combines Italian with German power metal, the guitar solos are excellent and sometimes at full speed. They put some pepper in your butt.”
Powerofmetal.dk 81/100

“I'm sincerely impressed with the professionalism of this band, with the great songwriting skills and with his great appeal: I wish them to have a big jump forward, because they deserve it.”
Metalhead.it 8/10

“Overtures unite Power with some classic influences, creating a very interesting hybrid that never leave doubts.”
Rockoteque.it 7/10

"Entering the Maze” is certainly nipping at the heels of Labyrinth, Rhapsody of Fire and Secret Sphere, and worthy of the attention of fans of the genre. Followers of the three above mentioned bands, as well as German power metal fans of Edguy and Helloween will want to check out Overtures.
Metal-Rules.com 4/5

“Probably all fans of the new Sammet achievements will like it, though I dare to say that these completely unknown Italian youngsters have put together something that will not only last Avantasia straight, but perhaps even surpass even.”
Metal Forever.info 9/10

“One of the best albums out in 2013 yet and, we are sure about it, it will be one of the best in the entire year. One word: amazing. Don’t miss it!”
Metalitalia.com 8/10

“Solid musicianship, nice heavy riffs, good vocals and very good production.”
Grande Rock.com 6.5/10

“Overtures shows their beautiful origins, clearly a great mood, but also the determination to emerge. Nice surprise!”
Flight of Pegasus.gr

“Listening to “Entering the Maze” the five guys from Gorizia broke down all the walls I faced: fast rhythms, anger and speed scans the notes of their latest work, also rich of skill and versatility.”
Universo Rock Musicale

““Entering the Maze” is an enjoyable album, never boring and with some really outstanding peaks. Overtures also offered a good mix of two different points of view here, publishing a platter that can win the love of both classic metallers and power metal defenders.”
Italia di Metallo.it 7/10

““The world of today is lost inside a maze”, therefore, we sing with Overtures, and you have to know that it will take a great effort to separate from it. Talent and appetite seem to exist together. Give them a listen, because they certainly deserve it.”
Metalzone.gr 75/100

“Here I immediately figured out that I was treating with some genius. I immediately noticed that I was in the presence of some real monsters. Buy this album with no problems, ’cause stuff like this is something you don’t build in a day, and most of all because you cannot buy class, and here they really are classy.”
The Empty Dream 10/10

“Ladies and gentlemen, here we have not to beat about the bush on the how and the why. This is a really well done CD, in all the way you can talk about a CD production. It gets your attention from the beginning to the end, without a moment when you get gired or bored.”
Metalwave.it 83/100

“An album, this “Entering the Maze”, that basically shows the great value reached through the years by this band from Gorizia, grown and evolved until it reached a relevant position of absolute respect into the heavy Italian scene.”
Truemetal.it 79/100

“And basically that’s it! An Italian band with Germanic influences and epic effects, such as the awesome songs “In the Middle of Nowhere” or “Savior” that recall with ease and success, others .. good times!”
Rock Overdose 85/100

“Overtures’s Entering the Maze is a solid release, a good mixture of melodic and heavier power metal in the European tradition. If you like this genre, check them out. I think you’ll be pleased. Recommended.”
Danger Dog 4/5

“Overall the entire CD is excellent; it is powerful, catchy and full of melodic power metal bombastic tracks that contain some great guitar riffs, hooks and solos.”
Metal CD Ratings 4/5

“If Overtures came from Scandinavia or from Germany, I am sure that they would have already had a big deal with some major label and everyone in the staff, workers and not, would beign talking about the new worldwide power-metal promise. I really wish that with this amazing album “Entering the Maze” Overtures will get known throughout the world, because only the fools and the ignorants would not appreciate an album with such quality!”
All Around Metal 4.5/5

“Entering The Maze delivers, and should see Overtures catapulted to the A-list. Confidently molding the traits of their Italian heritage into something daringly unique and thoroughly enjoyable, Italy’s path of conquest has not yet ceased. For Overtures, it’s only the first big leap.”
Blackwindmetal.com 4.25/5

“One thing’s for sure here and that is the fact that this typical European Melodic Metal band does a good job and offers some great material on their album ‘Rebirth’ 8.3/10”
Gabor Kleinbloesem - Review on StrutterZine

“Composto di undici brani, Rebirth si fa notare per l'assenza di filler e per un approccio teso ad offrire all'ascoltatore un numero elevato di soluzioni chitarristiche tra loro molto differenti, brillanti nei momenti solisti ma che hanno parecchio da esprimere anche nell'esecuzione dei semplici riff d'accompagnamento. 70/100”
Nicola Strangis - Review on Metallized.it

“Regardless, still well crafted, toe-tapping composition 6.5/10”
Mark Gromen - Review on Metal Asylum

“Un disco che si muove all'insegna della melodia, senza mai dimenticare una giusta dose di potenza!”
Sandro Buti - Interview on Metal Maniac

“Melodisch und doch mit genügend Power um den Fuß ordentlich wippen zu lassen gibt´s hier Songmaterial mit einer ordentlichen Produktion. Antesten!!”
Amir Djawadi - Review on Heavy-Metal.de

“Také skladby ako „Delirium“ im svedčia, kapela sa nemusí báť hrať ani košatejšie a nemusí mať v každej skladbe refrén v predpísanom počte a množstve! Ak sa prestanú kŕčovito držať šablóny a spev sa vycibrí, ďalší album už môže byť totálna pecka. 7,5/10”
Maťo Kimlička - Review on Speed of Light

“Un album che saprà conquistare gli scettici e aprire nuovi orizzonti a una band dalle ottime potenzialità ancora non del tutto espresse. Promossi quindi senza riserva. 72/100”
Ottavio Pariante - Review on Truemetal.it

“I am extremely impressed, and I think the band will continue to evolve and carve a more original sound as they go on, but by any evaluation this is a fine addition to the melodic power metal genre. 3.5/5”
Erich - Review on Metal Rules

“”. On “Rebirth”, their second album, you will have the chance to listen to a band that is inspired by groups like HELLOWEEN, EDGUY (good old ones) and STRATOVARIUS, but all this given through their own prism. They don’t simply copy! They fuse their above mentioned influences and create an album that will make all the fans of European power metal very happy to listen to. 7/10”
ick &quot;Verkaim&quot; Parastatidis - Review on Behind the Veil

“A quanto pare all’estero qualcuno si è già accorto delle loro potenzialità, e voi cosa aspettate a sostenere gli Overtures? 7/10”
Marco Aimasso - Review on Metal.it

“Una piacevole sorpresa da un gruppo da cui, a questo punto, è lecito aspettarsi il salto di qualità definitivo. 7/10”
Luca Galvagni - Review on Metalitalia

“Una band che sicuramente meriterebbe un po' di attenzione in più! 8/10”
Sandro Buti - Review on Metal Maniac Magazine

“Bel disco e band dal potenziale enorme. 80/100”
William Crippa - Review on Hardsounds.it

“Una bella sorpresa e lavoro di ottima qualità che non ha mai cali di stile. Bravi! Put your hands together for Overtures and horns up! 82/100”
Monikuez - Review on Metalwave.it

“Songs tiratissime e cariche di adrenalina allo stato puro, impreziosite da uno spiccato senso per la melodia che le rende assai orecchiabili e facilmente digeribili, mai noiose 85/100”
Antonio Moliterni - Review on &quot;The Empty Dream&quot;

“Maar nogmaals, dit is een prima plaat. Score: 82/100”
Frank V. - Review on Lordsofmetal.nl

“Over multiple spins this band has made quite an impression on me, as it should on anyone with a taste for Edguy or enthusiastic power metal in general. 4/5”
Arno Callens - Review on Black Wind Metal

“Come avrete capito, Rebirth è un MUST per tutti i fans del power metal, ma potrà piacere anche ad ogni metalhead che ritiene di saper ascoltare musica metal fatta con classe e perizia. Giù il cappello. 9/10”
Ninni &quot;Ninneus&quot; Cangiano - Powermetal.it - Review