Canadian/U.S. progressive metallers and former instrumentalists INTERVALS have announced the addition of vocalist Mike Semesky to the group's ranks.The band has released Mike's vocal debut in the form of new single "Ephemeral". Check it out below.Mike's vocals have manifested in many guises over the past few years; most notably on the debut album from U.K. metallers THE HAARP MACHINE, where Rock Sound magazine commented that his performance is one of the album's highlights. Metal Hammer magazine were also huge fans, choosing a track off the record to open their October 2012 "Metal 2.0 Future Metal" cover-mount CD.Mike comments: "I'm extremely happy to announce that I am the singer of INTERVALS. "I joined the band on bass in early 2013, but after writing and experimenting with vocals over demos of the band's new material, the four of us knew that that was the direction we were meant to go. "I feel so blessed to be a part of such a talented group of musicians and I'm extremely proud of the album we all worked so hard on. We can't wait for you all to hear it!"INTERVALS have been making huge waves over the past few years following the release of their debut instrumental EP, "The Space Between", and sophomore EP, "In Time". Viral tracks and numerous tours with the likes of TEXAS IN JULY, NORTHLANE, STRUCTURES, THE KINDRED, THE COLOR MORALE, MISERY SIGNALS and more, have built a devoted fan-base and quickly affirmed the band as serious contenders on the international circuit. Given INTERVALS' early success as an instrumental outfit, it was a gamble for primary writer/guitarist Aaron Marshall to bring in a full-time vocalist, but it's a move that he feels is absolutely right.Says Aaron: "We're incredibly excited and proud to announce Mike as the band's singer. "INTERVALS has always been about open-minded, forward-thinking, progressive music with no boundaries. It's also been about staying true to the art we feel compelled to make, and we couldn't be happier with the dynamic Mike brings to the music. "For those who remember, the band put out a feeler for a vocalist with the release of 'The Space Between', but in lieu of finding the right candidate, we decided to move forward with our initial intent: Make music. "Mike joined the band as our bass player, but after only a few weeks of touring, it was apparent that this was the chemistry we were after all along. "The human voice is an instrument and from our perspective, we are by definition, still an 'instrumental' band, now with added dimension and perspective. The band still retains its identity in guitar-driven, progressive rock/metal and there's something on this record for everyone. "We couldn't be more thankful for the support you have all shown us over the past few years and we hope you continue to follow along on this journey we share. "This release is our proudest musical accomplishment to date and we can't wait for everyone to hear it!" Completing the lineup are drummer Anup Sastry (JEFF LOOMIS, SKYHARBOR) and guitarist Lukas Guyader.INTERVALS has completed work on the debut album, which is due for a spring release and will coincide with a soon-to-be-announced U.S. tour. Prior to that, the band take on Europe from supporting PROTEST THE HERO, TESSERACT and THE SAFETY FIRE.
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