Album Review: Shahyd Legacy – Stasis (Self Released)

Three years in the making, Stasis is the fifth solo album of the Maldivian guitar virtuoso Shahyd Legacy. The album also features 2 international guitarists (Daniel Bautista and Kieran Johnston). It was released worldwide on July 22nd, 2022.

An immense talent, it’s been a while since we checked in on Shahyd Legacy and it is warming to hear that he is still shredding his way into the hearts of metal fans around the world.

Stasis is a concise slice of instrumental metal where, of course, the guitar is king. However, while it is the dominant feature, it’s not the ‘be end and be all’ of the record. After all, Shahyd Legacy has strong song-writing abilities and Stasis delivers a mind-bending experience of melodious metal instrumentation. All composed by Shahyd Legacy.

There are seven tracks on Stasis, and each delivers a memorable experience. Where it’s easy to be wowed by how elevated the guitar skills of not just Shahyd Legacy is but also the two guests, Daniel Bautista and Kieran Johnston. The former appears on Elysian and the latter on Stellify and both compliment the skills of Shahyd Legacy well.

Stasis was worth the wait and Shahyd Legacy fans will certainly enjoy that the guitar virtuoso continues to push his sound forward. It’s certainly an impressive piece of work.

Shahyd Legacy – Stasis Full Track Listing:

1. Catharsis
2. Paradox
3. Stasis
4. Elysian (feat. Daniel Bautista)
5. Reverie
6. Stellify (feat. Kieran Johnston)
7. Ethereal

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