Infinity Dream’s – Silver Lining | Progressive Rock Central.com

North Carolina’s Infinity Dream has returned with a brand-new album, Silver Lining, released October 17^th, on Nameless Grave Records

Infinity Dream is made up of members: Chris Bennett, on guitars and vocals; Dina Altum, on keys and vocals; John Wooten III, on bass; and Marc Anthony, on drums.

Silver Lining, (2025), is their sophomore release, following on the success of Memories, which was released in (2022).

The band says of their sound, “The dream grows darker… and more glorious. On Silver Lining, Infinity Dream ascends to new heights of melodic power and atmosphere. With thunderous riffs, sweeping keyboards, and the haunting interplay of male and female vocals, the band delivers a sound that stands at the crossroads of doom, classic heavy metal, and occult rock.”

They compare their sound to Ghost, Witchcraft, and the grand tradition of Tony Martin-era Black Sabbath.

The album opens with the song, “Blood Moon,” which at times sounds like early Dream Theater mixed well with 1980s, Magnum, to me. Which is not a bad combination at all. Their music is full of metal guitars, bass, and great drums. The melodies come at you fast and furious. The singer sounds a little like Bob Catley of the band Magnum, though not as dramatic a singer.

“Silver Lining,” opens with some very cool piano, before the electric guitars, bass, and drums explode upon the soundscape. This song is a little slower, and as the album title song, it is one of the album’s best. The keyboards really help this song stand out amongst the rest of the album.

“Lost Embrace,” has a cool Magnum/Aldo Nova sound to it. Dina Altum sings the lyrics with Chris Bennett, and makes this song another of the best songs on the album. It is slower and filled with more emotive lyrics, coupled well with the metal guitars and drums. The guitar solos are fantastic. This track also has some wonderful symphonic orchestration built into the soundscape, highlighting its importance.

“The Ones That Remain,” is the longest song on the album. It opens with children playing. It is a slower melody full of metal guitars, bass, and drums. Dina Altum sings the lyrics with Chris Bennett again. And when they team up, the vocal power increases dramatically. The best song on the album for me. The lyrics are very good, as is the piano solo with drums, near the middle of the track. The lead guitar solo is also absolutely full, of masterful guitar shredding! The song’s style even reminded me a little of the Dream Theater songs, “The Killing Hand,” and “The Ones Who Help to Set the Sun”, off their early masterpiece, When Dream and Day Unite.

“Freeze,” opens with cool, ever increasing sound drums. The power and majesty build, as keyboards, bass, and lead electric guitar are added to the soundscape. Another winning track off this wonderful sophomore album. The singing team of Dina Altum and Chris Bennett, is another winning combination for this band. The music improves as the album progresses. More keyboards and variety of melodies fill the soundscape. The cosmic electric lead guitar solos are indeed profound.

“Rewinding Time,” opens with large church – like bells. The melody is slower, but full of bass, electric lead guitar, and drums. The singing team of Dina Altum and Chris Bennett return, this time with Dina Altum, singing more of the lyrics. That is a good choice, since she has a great voice that deserves to be unleashed. Hope they do more of that in the future.

“Sins of the Past,” features more of the singing team, with Dina Altum playing a larger role as the album continues. You can hear some keyboards which help to make the soundscape more dynamic and entertaining. The keyboard and electric lead soloing is magnificent here and provides more variety to the metal soundscape. The mostly keyboard ending is wonderful.

With a title like, “The Will to Survive,” I anticipated that this epic closer would be nothing short of magnificent. The song opens slow with bass, like Rush, with Chris Bennett singing lead. Dina Altum joins in and sings with passion. A song of survival and struggle against the forces that want us to surrender. A powerful song of determination. One of the longest songs on the album. A great closer; promising a solid direction for the future.

Infinity Dream’s Silver Lining, is a wonderful journey of metal symphonic power. I would recommend anyone who likes Dream Theater or prog fans who like Magnum to check out this wonderful lyrical journey. There are no throw away songs. Every one is crisp and clear. This album will entertain you and provide a different metal sound for you to appreciate. Yes, Infinity Dream has provided the Silver Lining, that you were in search of finding.

Silver Lining was recorded at Wootensound Studios with drums tracked at Sonark Studios. The album was produced by John Wooten III and Chris Bennett and mixed by Steven Raets of Sonark Media. The album’s striking artwork and visual design were created by Chris Harris.

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