Defying "Nexus Artificial"

Country: Poland
Sub Genre: Progressive Metal, Post Metal
Release date: March 24, 2014
Tracklist: 

1. Dēmiourgós 02:19
2. Newborn Sun 09:36
3. Portraits 07:32
4. Prayers 05:50
5. Mismatch 05:16
6. Imitation 07:10
7. Ningma 00:44
8. Anaesthesia 04:24
9. Suppression 06:13
10. Ab originis 00:54

Line-up: 
Piotr Stępiński - vocals, guitars
Rafał Warniełło - solo guitar
Paweł Siemaszko - bass
Tomasz Semeniuk - drums, sampling

   With
Natalia Szalaj - vocals in “Prayers” & “Mismatch”

Description/Reviews: 

Let's clarify that our talented quartet's version of progressive metal is not in vain of Dream Theater and such, but rather very mysterious and nostalgic, almost to the point of doom. Very spacious and lush compositions are absorbed best with a serving of moonless night sprinkled with couple flickers of a candle. From opening ambient intro, Demiourgós, and first clean guitar notes of Newborn Sun, Defying takes us on the journey through the 'nexus' of our existance. Each track on its own and as a whole works seamlessly and presents very high level of musical proficiency and esthetics usually reserved for later outputs in band's career. Like veterans of the scene, Defying spreads its message throughout all forms of music medium. There's full spectrum of vocal hues from spoken words to deep growls and even couple female ones on 'Prayers' and 'Mismatch'. Broad range of guitar effects, samples and acoustic guitars overlaying the progressive dynamics of rhythm section keep almost an hour of music always compelling and captivating. With all those elements and characteristics Defying created very lustrous debut from which they will be judged against in the future.

 Read the full review at metalbite.com

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