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ASPERA - the upcoming force in melodic Progressive Metal from Norway! High hopes for their debut album RIPPLES, released on 25th January in Europe and in the US (digital release for a start). This will be one of the best albums in 2010 for sure, check them out:
www.asperaofficial.com
www.myspace.com/asperaofficial
Review from Tommy Hash for Ytsejam.com
Certainly they know the often lost art of progressive metal - the melody. And what better way to introduce yourselves to the world than to release a collection of great tunes that are an execution of all things metal, with big technical elements complimenting the overall melodic musical mindset. Hailing from Norway, this five-piece powerhouse hearkens the sound of Magnitude 9, Sphere of Souls, early Evergrey, Circus Maximus, & Twinspirits - where their debut album (after releasing three EP's under the name Illusion) is the full execution of song craftsmanship, keeping the tuneful nature of the ten tracks in full-force while playing the hell out of their instruments.
Ripples takes the best of all worlds of progressive metal, while shying away from big symphonic overtones - the record is fiercely heavy, with anthems "Torn Apart," "Traces Inside" &, the title track having their big arena choruses, "Between Black and White" & "The Purpose" are multi-faceted with intricate parts making up the tune, while "Reflections" eases things back with balladry - so the band knows how to mix it all up - AOR/pop sensibility, challenging solos from both the keyboard and guitars, a commanding rhythmic backbone, lush arrangements to provide a thick moody backdrop within the record's darkened and emotive vibe, big harmonies, & the fronting of Atle Pettersen's vocals - it's perfected progressive metal at it's finest.
With captivating songs and musicianship all together, nothing gets stagnate or redundant - there is always a melodic hook to reel you in with intrigue, proving that these guys know what the heart of good music is, the song. For such a band as young as these guys are, literally being in their late teens, they sound like well seasoned veterans - so more music is sure to fire away from this quartet as they will hopefully follow the same path as they are on now with the follow up.
This review Copyright & Publishing 2009: Tommy Hash for Ytsejam.com
www.asperaofficial.com
www.myspace.com/asperaofficial
Review from Tommy Hash for Ytsejam.com
Certainly they know the often lost art of progressive metal - the melody. And what better way to introduce yourselves to the world than to release a collection of great tunes that are an execution of all things metal, with big technical elements complimenting the overall melodic musical mindset. Hailing from Norway, this five-piece powerhouse hearkens the sound of Magnitude 9, Sphere of Souls, early Evergrey, Circus Maximus, & Twinspirits - where their debut album (after releasing three EP's under the name Illusion) is the full execution of song craftsmanship, keeping the tuneful nature of the ten tracks in full-force while playing the hell out of their instruments.
Ripples takes the best of all worlds of progressive metal, while shying away from big symphonic overtones - the record is fiercely heavy, with anthems "Torn Apart," "Traces Inside" &, the title track having their big arena choruses, "Between Black and White" & "The Purpose" are multi-faceted with intricate parts making up the tune, while "Reflections" eases things back with balladry - so the band knows how to mix it all up - AOR/pop sensibility, challenging solos from both the keyboard and guitars, a commanding rhythmic backbone, lush arrangements to provide a thick moody backdrop within the record's darkened and emotive vibe, big harmonies, & the fronting of Atle Pettersen's vocals - it's perfected progressive metal at it's finest.
With captivating songs and musicianship all together, nothing gets stagnate or redundant - there is always a melodic hook to reel you in with intrigue, proving that these guys know what the heart of good music is, the song. For such a band as young as these guys are, literally being in their late teens, they sound like well seasoned veterans - so more music is sure to fire away from this quartet as they will hopefully follow the same path as they are on now with the follow up.
This review Copyright & Publishing 2009: Tommy Hash for Ytsejam.com
