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VISIONS FROM THE SPIRAL GENERATOR

Vintersorg

Tech/Extreme Prog Metal


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3.92 | 32 ratings | 2 reviews | 34% 5 stars

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Studio Album, released in 2002

Songs / Tracks Listing


1. Quotation
2. Vem Styr Symmetrin
3. A Metaphysical Drama
4. Universums Dunkla Alfabet >mp3
5. E.S.P. Mirage
6. Spegelsfåren
7. The Explorer
8. A Star-Guarded Coronation
9. Trance Locator


Total Time 41:02


Line-up / Musicians


- Andreas Hedlund a.k.a. Vintersorg / All vocals, rhythm & lead guitars, keyboard, hammond and loop editing
- Mattias Marklund / Lead & rhythm guitars
- Asgeir Mickelson / Drums (Session)
- Steve DiGiorgio / Bass (Session)

Guest musicians:

- Nils Johansson / Analogue synth, loop editing, hammond on #4
- Lars Nedland / Hammond on #3

Releases information

Napalm Records

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VINTERSORG Visions From The Spiral Generator ratings distribution


3.92
(32 ratings)
Essential: a masterpiece of progressive rock music(34%)
34%
Excellent addition to any prog rock music collection(47%)
47%
Good, but non-essential (19%)
19%
Collectors/fans only (0%)
0%
Poor. Only for completionists (0%)
0%

VINTERSORG Visions From The Spiral Generator reviews


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Review by AtLossForWords
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3 stars Vintersorg is one of the premeire Progressive Metal bands with more Extreme Metal influences.

Vintersorg's Visions From the Spiral Generator is one of most Progressive releases in the Extreme Metal scene. The album is not a mix of moods or great in variation, but does show quite a bit of musicality.

Vintersorg is a project made up of Vintersorg (Andreas Hedlund) and Matthias Marklund. Steve DiGiorgio and Asgeir Mickelson round out the rhythymn section as the bassist and drummer.

The lyrical patterns are quite interesting as they alternate between English and Swedish. The English themes are the ones I understand and tell intriuging scientfic and philosophical contrast. The lyrics in this album are some of the more thoughtful in Progressive Metal.

For the musical side of the band, the guitar work by Hedlund and Marklund is class, the harmonies are irregular and the melodies are quick. Two traits that the Swedes seem to have a specialty in. The drums are powerful, but are not overly complex. Fans that prefer the laid back groove style of drumming rather than the fill crazy fans will enjoy Mickelson's work. Steve DiGiorgio puts in his greatest performance yet. His solos on the album are definately one of the more distinctive traits on the album. His ability to make effective use of a fretless bass in an Progressive Extreme Metal band is more than noteworthy.

The production of the album is nothing spectacular. The guitars are not my favorite style, as they sound a little over aggressive. The drums are standard sounds that don't spark much creativity. The bass is an accomplishment. The way the fretless bass projects on this studio album is rare for most genres. The bass prescene on this album is a landmark for the genre.

The album is good, and those who enjoy Extreme Metal influenced Progressive Metal will love this album. The musicality warrants a three rating, good, but not great.

Latest members reviews

5 stars Andreas Hedlund (a.k.a Vintersorg) is one of those guys who are just meant to be musicians. HIs love and talent for music is appreciated on every work. "Visions..." is definitely the pinnacle of Vintersorg's career. A beautiful blend of Black Metal/Prog/Folk and even Psychedelic sensibilities. ... (read more)

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