Ivanhoe "Systematrix"

Country: Germany
Sub Genre: Progressive Metal
Label: Massacre Records
Release date: May 24, 2013
Tracklist: 
01. Systematrix - 05:10
02. Human Letargo - 06:12
03. Tin Cans Liberty - 04:13
04. War of the Centuries - 04:32
05. Madhouse - 05:02
06. Learning Path - 06:20
07. Walldancer - 04:03
08. Seduction - 03:04
09. Resolution - 02:53
10. Late Recognition - 05:50

Line-up: 
Mischa Mang - Vocals
Chuck Schuler - Guitar
Giovanni "Gio" Soulas - Bass
Richie Seibel - Keyboard
Mathias Biehl - Drums

Description/Reviews: 

Now we arrive to their sixth studio record, the futuristic titled "Systematrix"- and the quintet appear to straddle the lines of maintaining their progressive metal style while venturing into elements of the modern scene in the hopes of appealing to the broadest market possible.  Stylistically, "Systematrix" appears to be more understated in its progressive elements, using a veritable color palate of softer dynamics and subtler time signature shifts to get the listener to engage in more of a cerebral manner.
Mischa's melodies are equally provocative, entwining all facets of beauty, energy, and anger a la classic Geoff Tate in songs like the guitar/keyboard harmony laced "Tin Cans Liberty" and bouncy "Walldancer". "Madhouse" features some opening keyboard soloing from Richie Seibel that is more in line with 70's acts like UFO or Toto than most neo-classically oriented players, while the three part closer "The Symbiotic Predator" goes all over the map musically and features some of the heavier, engaging interplay moments between all five that showcase their obvious training and experience within the genre. As a bonus for those who purchase the Digipak, you'll receive two exclusives including an updated version of "Symbols of Time"- originally appearing back in 1995 as the title cut from their second album (lasercd.com).

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Walldancer
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