AsZension "Portals"

Country: Canada
Genre(s): Instrumental Progressive Rock/Metal
Label: Tranquillity Impulse Music
Format: CD, digital
Release date: September 22, 2016 (digital)
Tracklist: 
1. Metamorphosis                                
2. Astral Projection
3. Hidden Dimensions
4. Spectral Dynasty I - III
    I. Convergence
    II. Timelapse
    III. Viewpoint
5. Transmigration
6. Portals
7. Another Night (Bonus Track)

Line-up: 
Kevin Thiessen - Guitars, keyboards, percussion
Gabriel Palatchi - Keyboards
Etienne Girard - Bass
Colin Righton - Drums
Geoff Ross - Vocals (Track 7)

Description/Reviews: 

 Reflecting upon themes such as nature, metaphysics, space and time, the album propels the listener on a sonic journey through the "Portals" of imagination.

Musically, the new record possesses a heavier approach to previous releases and further explores the fusion of world music influences with metallic, progressive rock.

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AsZension "Biosphere"

Country: Canada
Sub Genre: Progressive Rock/Metal, Ambient
Release date: January 1, 2014
Tracklist: 
1. Star Stream
2. Elliptical Orbit
3. Alignment
4. Eclipse
5. Biosphere I - IV
    I.Altitude
    II.Frozen Refraction
    III.Moonbow
    IV.Tidal Flow
6. Spin Axis
7. Aural Illusions
8. Hypnosis
9. Jacob's Ladder (bonus)

Line-up: 
Kevin Thiessen - 7 and 8 string electric and acoustic guitars, synthesizers, percussion
Gabriel Palatchi - Piano, organ, rhodes and synthesizers
Etienne Girard - Fretless and fretted bass guitars
Geoff Ross - Vocals (track 9)
Lee Campese - Drum kit
Evan Arnott - 7 and 8 string electric and acoustic guitars (tracks 2, 7 and 8)
Lana Benson - Backing Vocals (tracks 1, 5 and 8)

Description/Reviews: 

In an advancing stage of evolution, the album showcases guest performances from a new lineup of musicians as well as a more dramatic approach to the usual methods of composition, which are primarily guitar and synthesizer driven. The songs heavily employ the usage of ethnic instruments found in Asia along with other ambient/world influences. A more integrated rhythm section is also prominent on the new release, which has a stronger focus on groove and feel.

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