North of South (Progressive Metal)

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I suggest this new band (NORTH OF SOUTH) for your consideration:
Genre: Progressive Metal with Jazz and Latin influences??

 BIOGRAPHY

Founded by guitarist Chechu Nos, Spanish NORTH OF SOUTH
springs up from the challenge to blend and amalgamate some elements and
influences, held in their Prog-flavoured Metal spiced up with Jazz, Melodic Death,
Pop and Latin Music/Flamenco elements.

Although silently given birth in 2017, this individual music
project broke the shell in the Summer of 2018 to present itself to the world
metal community with their first single, "The Human Equation",
with a lyric video that has overcome 30.000 views on Youtube made by British
artist Andy Pilkington (Dee Snider, Gus G., Orden Ogan, Flotsam & Jetsam,
Otep, Warkings, Brainstorm, etc). 

Their second single, "Nobody Knows",
which has reached 55.000 views on Youtube, gained the attention of Spotify's
curators, who in October included the track in the "New Blood"
Official Playlist, dedicated to new talents in Metal according to experts and
scouts of this important international digital platform.

The wide diversity of influences and similarities found by
the press on NORTH OF SOUTH’s debut album, "New Latitudes" (Rockshots
Records, 2018) indicates the heterogeneity of this personal work, with
references to assorted artists of the caliber of Cynic, Carlos Santana,
Annihilator, Opeth, Placebo, The Mars Volta, Evergrey, In Flames, Devin
Townsend, Symphony X, Caligula’s Horse, Wim Mertens or The Police, among
others.

"New Latitudes" was recorded at Zoilo Unreal
Studios (Marín, Pontevedra, Spain) and coproduced by Chechu Nos and Zoilo
Unreal, a consolidated name on the Spanish extreme metal scene, involved in
bands like Unreal Overflows, The Anthagonist, Iron Hunter and Unhuman Nature.

Currently, NORTH OF SOUTH and Chechu Nos are working in new
stuff for a 2019 release.

LINKS
Official webpage: www.northofsouth.es
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthOfSouthOfficial
Official Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/northofsouth

"New Latitudes" on Spotify (Full Album): https://open.spotify.com/album/0Zwl4cKOWxWgNlFMV6hl4X?si=HKM3zQHjQS2jA9YHxZcMMQ

North Of South is:

Chechu Nos (Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Drum Programming &
Keyboards and Synths)

Guest: María G. Beberide (Backing Vocals on The Human
Equation, Nobody Knows and Balanced Paradox)

SOME REVIEWS:

"North Of South and their debut album, “New Latitudes”,
are really redefining what Metal can be" (Overdrive Music Magazine) FULL REVIEW

"North of South will be a progressive metal / rock act
talked about in circles of the internet community" (Dead Rhetoric) FULL REVIEW

“Chechu Nos is a man to watch moving forward. Easily, one of
my favorite releases of 2018” (Metal Utopia) FULL REVIEW

"A wide range of inspirations are shown and well
crafted to merge together to create a very enjoyable album" (Dutch
Progressive Rock Page) FULL REVIEW

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The_Ender Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: February 21 2019 Location: Spain Status: Offline Points: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote The_Ender Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: North of South (Progressive Metal) Posted: February 21 2019 at 12:12
	I suggest this new band (NORTH OF SOUTH) for your consideration: Genre: Progressive Metal with Jazz and Latin influences?? BIOGRAPHY Founded by guitarist Chechu Nos, Spanish NORTH OF SOUTH springs up from the challenge to blend and amalgamate some elements and influences, held in their Prog-flavoured Metal spiced up with Jazz, Melodic Death, Pop and Latin Music/Flamenco elements. Although silently given birth in 2017, this individual music project broke the shell in the Summer of 2018 to present itself to the world metal community with their first single, "The Human Equation", with a lyric video that has overcome 30.000 views on Youtube made by British artist Andy Pilkington (Dee Snider, Gus G., Orden Ogan, Flotsam & Jetsam, Otep, Warkings, Brainstorm, etc). Their second single, "Nobody Knows", which has reached 55.000 views on Youtube, gained the attention of Spotify's curators, who in October included the track in the "New Blood" Official Playlist, dedicated to new talents in Metal according to experts and scouts of this important international digital platform. The wide diversity of influences and similarities found by the press on NORTH OF SOUTH’s debut album, "New Latitudes" (Rockshots Records, 2018) indicates the heterogeneity of this personal work, with references to assorted artists of the caliber of Cynic, Carlos Santana, Annihilator, Opeth, Placebo, The Mars Volta, Evergrey, In Flames, Devin Townsend, Symphony X, Caligula’s Horse, Wim Mertens or The Police, among others. "New Latitudes" was recorded at Zoilo Unreal Studios (Marín, Pontevedra, Spain) and coproduced by Chechu Nos and Zoilo Unreal, a consolidated name on the Spanish extreme metal scene, involved in bands like Unreal Overflows, The Anthagonist, Iron Hunter and Unhuman Nature. Currently, NORTH OF SOUTH and Chechu Nos are working in new stuff for a 2019 release. LINKS Official webpage: www.northofsouth.es Facebook: www.facebook.com/NorthOfSouthOfficial Official Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/northofsouth "New Latitudes" on Spotify (Full Album): https://open.spotify.com/album/0Zwl4cKOWxWgNlFMV6hl4X?si=HKM3zQHjQS2jA9YHxZcMMQ North Of South is: Chechu Nos (Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Drum Programming & Keyboards and Synths) Guest: María G. Beberide (Backing Vocals on The Human Equation, Nobody Knows and Balanced Paradox) SOME REVIEWS: "North Of South and their debut album, “New Latitudes”, are really redefining what Metal can be" (Overdrive Music Magazine) FULL REVIEW "North of South will be a progressive metal / rock act talked about in circles of the internet community" (Dead Rhetoric) FULL REVIEW “Chechu Nos is a man to watch moving forward. Easily, one of my favorite releases of 2018” (Metal Utopia) FULL REVIEW "A wide range of inspirations are shown and well crafted to merge together to create a very enjoyable album" (Dutch Progressive Rock Page) FULL REVIEW

The_Ender Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: February 21 2019 Location: Spain Status: Offline Points: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote The_Ender Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March 27 2019 at 06:01
	Hi, mates. Five weeks ago, I suggested “North of South” to be considered for Progarchives' database. Have the "Council of the Wise Proggers " taken any decision about that? Thanks for your time and attention. Best regards. Edited by The_Ender - March 27 2019 at 14:40

Rivertree Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Band Submissions Joined: March 22 2006 Location: Germany Status: Offline Points: 17585	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rivertree Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March 27 2019 at 14:37
	obviously this has slipped off our radar, sorry ...


The_Ender Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: February 21 2019 Location: Spain Status: Offline Points: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote The_Ender Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March 27 2019 at 15:23
	No problem!

Rivertree Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Band Submissions Joined: March 22 2006 Location: Germany Status: Offline Points: 17585	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rivertree Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March 28 2019 at 04:58
	forwarded to the team this may take some time, as there is a bunch of evaluations to handle ...


The_Ender Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: February 21 2019 Location: Spain Status: Offline Points: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote The_Ender Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: March 28 2019 at 13:01
	It's perfectly understandable. Anyway, now, as you said, North of South is on your radar. Thanks, Rivertree! 😃👌

The_Ender Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: February 21 2019 Location: Spain Status: Offline Points: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote The_Ender Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November 28 2019 at 02:28
	I'm afraid this suggestion felt into oblivion, buried beneath the rest of the posts. North of South released a new Ep this Autumn, "The Dogma and The Outsider". Maybe, it's time to retake this issue, if you agree.

Rivertree Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Band Submissions Joined: March 22 2006 Location: Germany Status: Offline Points: 17585	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rivertree Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November 28 2019 at 05:26
	rejected three months ago due to three NO votes kindly note that this does not tell anything about the quality of the music as such, solely if it fits the defined prog boundaries ...


The_Ender Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: February 21 2019 Location: Spain Status: Offline Points: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote The_Ender Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: December 01 2019 at 22:45
	Hi, Rivertree! Thanks for your reply. I'm a bit surprised about your conclusion as it seems to be some major consensus about the progressive nature of North of South's music, even it coexists with other influences. In any case, I respect 100% your opinion, for sure. However, you can check this new release. Maybe, it can lead you to reconsider your first position. Or maybe not... Together with music, some Prog sphere names are involved in this new stuff as guest artists: Kobi Fahri (Orphaned Land) and Anna Murphy (Cellar Darling). Cheers!