Phase Transition - In Search of Being (2025) Hi-Res

Phase Transition's 2025 debut, In Search of Being, presents a bold fusion of progressive metal with classical instrumentation, anchored by violinist and vocalist Sofia Beco. Female Fronted Power likens the band’s sound to a blend of Opeth and Dream Theater, especially praising the nine-minute closer “The Other Side” for its “incredible guitar” work and “ferocious gruff male growls.” The album opens with “Dichotomy,” balancing intense riffing with sweeping violin, and transitions into bass-heavy, atmospheric compositions. However, the review notes that certain tracks, such as “Veil of Illusions,” veer into “generic Evanescence-style” territory.

The Prog Report highlights the group’s intricate musicianship and effective fusion of metal and classical elements, calling the sound “a unique soundscape.” The violin is not merely decorative but central to the compositions, interacting fluidly with Luís Dias’s heavy guitar riffs and Fernando Maia’s dynamic drumming. Sofia Beco’s clean vocals are seen as a refreshing presence in a genre often dominated by harsher tones, giving the record both emotional range and melodic depth.