Dropshard - Prog Metal

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Dropshard, Milan, Italy suggestion for the Progressive metal sub-genre
After several years of rehearsals and
concerts, Sebastiano Benatti, Tommaso Mangione and Alex Stucchi (ex Antares)
decided to set up the prog/alternative project  Dropshard. 
Based in Milan, Italy they recorded 2 demo
sessions DS1 and DSII and evolved through several line-up changes before taking
to the road to debut songs from their ‘suite’ of music called Anywhere But
Home. Following a fantastic response from audiences which found the band in the
finals of many Italian unsigned band events they were spotted by the UK’s Sonic
Vista Music and recording of the debut album began. 
Following a storming performance at EXPROG
2010 the band have been featured on the seminal European Perspective
Progressive Rock Radio show and are appearing at Electric Garden the north west
UK’s first progressive rock festival in May 2011 along with fellow Italians The
Watch and UK’s The Tangent. The debut album recorded at Frequenze Studios in
Monza is an ambitious but ultimately triumphant concept album comprising the
‘Anywhere But Home Suite’ and the bonus track Freedom Supermarket.
Taking inspiration from early Genesis and
contemporary prog metal bands such as Riverside, Dropshard have honed an
absolutely stunning piece of work which drifts from Choral harmonies through to
blistering chunks of powerful but complex metal riffs using interesting time
signatures and high levels of technical proficiency.
The album is a story of life and social
framework exploring the idea that what we are searching for maybe just under
our noses. Available on February 15^th,2011 as a retail CD and also
digital download, the album is a statement of intention from a nation which
respects progressive rock music as the most valid medium of creative
expression.
Links:
Dropshard Official Website
Sonic Vista Music Website
Dropshard Facebook
Dropshard Myspace
Dropshard at Believe (includes new album sampler)
Album at HMV
Album at Amazon
Album at Sonic Vista

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tribeca Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: March 12 2008 Location: Manchester, UK Status: Offline Points: 56	Topic: Dropshard - Prog Metal Posted: January 19 2011 at 17:07
	Dropshard, Milan, Italy suggestion for the Progressive metal sub-genre After several years of rehearsals and concerts, Sebastiano Benatti, Tommaso Mangione and Alex Stucchi (ex Antares) decided to set up the prog/alternative project Dropshard. Based in Milan, Italy they recorded 2 demo sessions DS1 and DSII and evolved through several line-up changes before taking to the road to debut songs from their ‘suite’ of music called Anywhere But Home. Following a fantastic response from audiences which found the band in the finals of many Italian unsigned band events they were spotted by the UK’s Sonic Vista Music and recording of the debut album began. Following a storming performance at EXPROG 2010 the band have been featured on the seminal European Perspective Progressive Rock Radio show and are appearing at Electric Garden the north west UK’s first progressive rock festival in May 2011 along with fellow Italians The Watch and UK’s The Tangent. The debut album recorded at Frequenze Studios in Monza is an ambitious but ultimately triumphant concept album comprising the ‘Anywhere But Home Suite’ and the bonus track Freedom Supermarket. Taking inspiration from early Genesis and contemporary prog metal bands such as Riverside, Dropshard have honed an absolutely stunning piece of work which drifts from Choral harmonies through to blistering chunks of powerful but complex metal riffs using interesting time signatures and high levels of technical proficiency. The album is a story of life and social framework exploring the idea that what we are searching for maybe just under our noses. Available on February 15^th,2011 as a retail CD and also digital download, the album is a statement of intention from a nation which respects progressive rock music as the most valid medium of creative expression. Links: Dropshard Official Website Sonic Vista Music Website Dropshard Facebook Dropshard Myspace Dropshard at Believe (includes new album sampler) Album at HMV Album at Amazon Album at Sonic Vista
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harmonium.ro Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: August 18 2008 Location: Anna Calvi Status: Offline Points: 22989	Posted: January 20 2011 at 10:24
	Consider the Prog Metal Team allerted. thanks for the suggestion.

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: 17573	Posted: January 20 2011 at 16:15
	heavy art rock and prog metal bordering stuff ... great album


Andy Webb Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Retired Admin Joined: June 04 2010 Location: Terria Status: Offline Points: 13298	Posted: January 20 2011 at 18:40
	being a drummer, I don't like the electric drum kit, but the music is still good!


Amarok Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: May 20 2005 Location: Olgiate Molgora Status: Offline Points: 19	Posted: April 05 2011 at 04:23
	andyman, actually I've played only acustic drums on the new album if you like the music, check the previews of the new album "Anywhere but Home" on http://www.myspace.com/dropshard. The album is available for digital download on iTunes and Amazon!