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Bryan
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Topic: Zero Hour Posted: May 10 2006 at 02:35 |
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Concerningly, I've NEVER seen this prog-metal band even once mentioned on this forum. I was scarcely aware of them until earlier this week, and I have to say I was astonished. These guys take elements of bands we all know like Tool, Dream Theater and even Meshuggah at times, yet blend them all together into a highly original and extremely memorable variety of darker prog-metal. Their songwriting is incredible, and while they feature moments of stunning technicality it never goes overboard and always maintains a keen sense of melody.
These guys really deserve more attention... is anybody else aware of them? |
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Man Made God
Forum Senior Member Joined: March 21 2006 Status: Offline Points: 380 |
Posted: May 10 2006 at 02:43 | ||
I've listened to some of their stuff a couple of months ago. And it
just didn't do it for me back then. I couldn't hear what made this band
more special than any other band that mixes progressive elements with
power-metal.
But maybe I have to give it a second chance, as I am more into prog now than I was a couple of months ago. |
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Masque
Forum Senior Member Joined: April 01 2006 Status: Offline Points: 808 |
Posted: May 10 2006 at 03:33 | ||
They are talented , I like them
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goose
Forum Senior Member Joined: June 20 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 4097 |
Posted: May 10 2006 at 13:26 | ||
I liked them a bit but found them a bit dull after a while... somehow I don't hear much variety in their music.
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Paulieg
Forum Senior Member Joined: June 18 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 934 |
Posted: May 11 2006 at 01:47 | ||
I like them quite a bit and have Towers of Averice, A Fragile Mind, and Metamorphosis. Actually they are probably my favorite technical prog metal band behind Fates Warning. Towers of Averice is an awesome release and I find their style quite original and refreshing when compared with all the Dream Theater wannabies. I'm still picking at their newest release, A Fragile Mind. Yes, great band!!!!!!!
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GFoyle
Forum Senior Member Joined: January 06 2005 Location: Finland Status: Offline Points: 199 |
Posted: May 11 2006 at 05:56 | ||
I got their albums awhile ago. Quite okay prog metal band, especially
Towers of Averice is good, though for some reason I have listened more
their latest Fragile Mind more (I like the harder edge of Tower of
Avarice). Metamorphosis was a bit dull.
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Progshrike
Forum Senior Member Joined: May 25 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 125 |
Posted: May 14 2006 at 19:36 | ||
Love them!! Especially Towers Of Avarice. I wish they hadn't lost Erik Rosvold on vocals. He had incredible power while staying within his range. Great VERY complex prog metal
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Did you ever think for yourself? Just once,did you ever think? That's all I want to know>
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Mr. Sanchez
Forum Senior Member Joined: May 11 2006 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 156 |
Posted: May 14 2006 at 19:53 | ||
I'm sorry to say that I haven't heard of this band. I am very interested in looking into them though, because by the sounds of it they sound like they are very good.
I am keen to hear them.
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It's Calling Me Back To My Home.
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Bj-1
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Posted: April 04 2007 at 10:41 | ||
Brilliant band. I only own Metamorphosis though, but I will check out the rest of their disography, I really like their style. Will get Towers of Avarice next, can't wait!
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RIO/AVANT/ZEUHL - The best thing you can get with yer pants on!
EXERIOR Experimental tech/death/progmetal from Norway! |
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Bionic Commando
Forum Groupie Joined: June 09 2005 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 71 |
Posted: April 04 2007 at 11:00 | ||
I have all three of their albums and I like them a lot, but I feel they can get a bit repetitive at the best of times. They're great at what they do, but they're not quite refreshing enough. Great band though.
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SoundscapeMN
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Posted: April 04 2007 at 21:32 | ||
DEMISE AND VESTIGE is one of the greatest progressive metal songs ever.
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The T
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Posted: April 04 2007 at 21:55 | ||
I've only heard (and own) Metamorphosis... I'm sad to say that it didn't work for me. I gave it 1 star. That was like my third review ever so I did it just after three listens, but i remember that i couldn't remember anything of the music..... it was too chaotic and un-melodic, with no coherent structure. Soon I'll be hearing it again and maybe I'll find out I was too harsh, but maybe I wasn't. With Fates Warning i've changed my mind but I never accused them of having no coherence, it was Ray Alder's voice the barrier in my liking FW, and I went over it (actually, in Redemption the guy sounds great!); in the case of Zero Hour, it was the music, the whole package. So I guess I don't like them. But it's not a definitive position, and also, i haven't heard their latest.
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TheProgtologist
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Posted: April 04 2007 at 22:00 | ||
Bryan...you seriously never heard any ZH until recently?You n00b Towers of Avarice is my favorite,but the new album with the ex-vocalist from Power of Omens(I think his name is Chris Salinas),is also excellent.They blend technicality and complexity without being "showy" about it,and they always find a nice balance between heaviness and melodicism. Now you have me wanting to listen to some Zero Hour...... |
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Bj-1
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Posted: April 04 2007 at 22:03 | ||
Jody, this is a one year old thread..
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The T
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Posted: April 04 2007 at 22:05 | ||
I'm very sorry to say this but that shows the popularity of the band.
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Bj-1
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Posted: April 04 2007 at 22:07 | ||
Kinda sad actually, because they deserve more attention, IMO.
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RIO/AVANT/ZEUHL - The best thing you can get with yer pants on!
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TheProgtologist
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Posted: April 04 2007 at 22:10 | ||
I just woke up from a nap and I am not at my sharpest right now!!!!!!!!!!
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Bj-1
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Posted: April 04 2007 at 22:14 | ||
I understand.
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RIO/AVANT/ZEUHL - The best thing you can get with yer pants on!
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lighthouse
Forum Senior Member Joined: March 03 2007 Status: Offline Points: 201 |
Posted: April 07 2007 at 12:58 | ||
I got their latest CD its a mixed bag as far as I`m concerned .. some brilliant melodicstuff on it that reminds me of fates "a pleasant shade of grey" for some strange reason ? but theres also plenty of heavy stuff too which I`m not so thrilled about , this band are great when they don`t get too heavy I believe !
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Xalita
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Posted: April 07 2007 at 18:20 | ||
They were one of the first prog metal bands i've listened to. Check out the title track of Specs.....excelent song |
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