Michael Goldberg’s “Dorian’s Dance (feat. Peter Voronov, Rich Gray & Fabio Alessandrini) (Midnight Metal Remix)” takes classical drama and drives it straight into the heart of gothic metal, crafting a cinematic storm of sound. Recorded at Warple Bunny Studios, this reimagined piece layers 19th-century motifs with prog-metal grit and demonstrates Goldberg’s piano vision elevated by powerhouse collaborators. With violinist Peter Voronov carving sharp melodic edges, and Annihilator veterans Rich Gray and Fabio Alessandrini anchoring the rhythm section, the track finds its pulse in the clash of elegance and raw intensity.
The song begins almost deceptively calm, with Goldberg’s piano playing a tender, melancholic motif that feels like the calm before a storm. Soon after, a somber electric guitar seeps in, introspective yet heavy, building a sense of dread. And just as you start to sink into that mood, the guitars snarl and distort, launching into full-on riffing while Alessandrini’s double-kick drums pelt with relentless energy.
Voronov’s violin then cuts through the density with a top line that is at once haunting and majestic, giving the track its gothic cinematic air. As the tension rises, the strings surge in sweeping waves, heightening suspense. The time signatures slip fluidly, keeping the listener on edge, while Gray’s bass and rhythm guitar lock everything into a muscular groove.
Midway through, the song pivots into a half-time drop, the atmosphere thick with menace, before swelling into a climactic wall of choral pads, distorted guitars, and soaring strings. It’s terrifying and exhilarating, as it evokes beauty and brutality all at once.
“Dorian’s Dance (Midnight Metal Remix)” redefines. With its fusion of classical sophistication and metallic ferocity, it’s tailor-made for gothic, prog, and cinematic-metal playlists, and it leaves listeners shaken yet craving another round.
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Review by: Naomi Joan