Mursic "Spawned from a Nightmare"

Country: USA
Sub Genre: Progressive Metal
Release date:  May 29, 2014
Tracklist: 
1. Spawned From A Nightmare (6:03)
2. Shock The Monster (4:37)
3. Nova (4:28)
4. Down Came The Sky (6:37)
5. Black Forest (4:04)
6. Elves On X (5:09)
7. Bella Aurora (2:51)
8. Lost In A Dream (5:44)
9. The Twisted Spire (6:35)
10. Dreamer (1:17)

Line-up: 
Anthony Montemarano - Lead and Backup Vocals, Piano and Synthesizers
Brian Rumsey - Drums, Bass, Guitar, Backing Vocals
Mike Montemarano - Keys, Backing Vocals
Reece Miller - Accordion
Andre Beller - Contra Bass, Viola, Violin

Description/Reviews: 

A nonstop symphonic alt-metal ride from start to finish that displays a remarkable amount of instrumental craftsmanship. "Spawned from a Nightmare" is a concept album that takes a listener on a strange and dark journey through the collective imaginations of the band members of Mursic itself. Four years in the making, this debut is one of the few records I've ever heard that comes without flaws. It is haunting, well conceived, and destined for the gravitational pull of the larger stages that surely await this band.
"Nightmare" is reminiscent of Zakk Wylde - era Oz, King Crimson, Rob Zombie, and the Doors. Yep - those Doors. "Nova" is a clearly a salute to the L.A. rocker's vaudeville-ish "Alabama Song." On vocals and keys, Mursic founder Tony Montemarano approaches the range of Cedric Bixler-Zavala but with the intelligent conviction of Faith No More's Mike Patton. With Brian Rumsey on guitar, bassist Ezra Broderson, and Clay Hackett on drums and percussion, Mursic is the kind of band that crosses the prog rock divide and makes it possible to love both Yes and Rush at the same time.

- by Dave Good 

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