The Australian power metal band "Darker Half" delivers a brand new five-track EP called "Classified" just after the latest European release of their album "Never Surrender". Again, epic and complex arrangements are very well combined with melodic refrains, drum and guitar solos and genre-typical speed elements to create a diversified collection of five powerful rock and metal songs. After having already created a massive fanbase in their home country Australia and their first Eastern European tour this year, it would be no surprise that their next step would be to conquer many more European fans in the near future. ‘Classified’ finds the band in fine form. The core elements of Darker Half’s sound remain unchanged. They still play guitar-driven, song-oriented melodic heavy metal with bursts of thrashy energy, plenty of speed, and even a few curveballs to keep the listener on his/her toes. It’s a sound that’s not a million miles removed from countrymen like Lord or even Ilium, but Darker Half have a unique vibe in the way they combine their influences and work through different subgenres from one song to the next while still coming across as a cohesive, unified whole. A huge part of the band’s individualism lies in the remarkable voice of guitarist/vocalist Vo Simpson, who manages to navigate stratospheric heights with power and control. He’s easily understandable and never grating, which is no mean feat for an upper-register wailer.' "Review by Kit Ekman - True Metal Lives" 'With the track "The Deal" Darker Half have written a song whose genius alone justifies the purchase of this EP. The potential of this band is incontestable. In the future they will be something else!' 'Review from metaltalks.de'