Abnormal Thought Patterns "Altered States Of Consciousness"

Country: USA
Genre(s): Progressive Technical Metal
Label: Lifeforce Records
Format: CD, digital
Release date: June 26, 2015
Tracklist: 

1. Distortions of Perception - 4:33
2. Nocturnal Haven - 9:52
3. Blindsight - 4:06
4. Synesthesia - 6:03
5. Delusions - 4:38
6. Nocturnal Haven (Instrumental Version) - 10:19
7. Subliminal Perception - 3:28

Line-up: 
Troy Tipton (Zero Hour, Cynthesis) - bass
Mike Guy (Zero Hour) - drums
Jasun Tipton (Zero Hour, Cynthesis) - guitars, keyboards
Jason Montero - guitars
   With
Tim Roth (Into Eternity)
Jeff Loomis (Nevermore) (2)
John Onder (4)
Michael Manring - fretless bass (4)
Tommy Rogers (Between the Buried and Me) - vocals (2)

Description/Reviews: 

Impeccable knowledge of genres from Jazz to Metal allow the band to cover vast ground. Opener “Distortions of Perception” shows this right off the bat: a well-nigh cacophony of Metal riffing, frantic drums, and aggressive high-tech guitar suddenly melts into levitating jazz fusion. But startling contrasts of genres and awe-inspiring virtuosity is just the method. Elaborate polyphony, complex time signatures, and high-tech chops serve a higher purpose — of taking you to a mysterious place where engrossing scenes unfold all around.

 Read the full review by Alissa Ordabai at hardrockhaven.net

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Eden Circus "Marula"

Country: Germany
Sub Genre: Post Rock/Metal
Label: Lifeforce Records
Format: CD, digital
Release date: September 26, 2014
Tracklist: 

1. Devoid of Purpose - 6:01
2. Comfort - 8:40
3. A Desert in Between - 3:58
4. 101 - 8:07
5. Arc - 4:45
6. Summon a Ghost - 7:17
7. A Shore Uncertainty - 6:51
8. Her Lovely Hands Upon the Black Earth - 8:48
9. Playing You - 8:54

Line-up: 
Siegmar Pohl – Vocals
Michael Reinke – Drums, vocals
Andreas Höfler – Guitar, vocals
Sebastian Scheewe – Bass
Nils Finkeisen – Guitar

Description/Reviews: 

The sound is reminiscent of Post Rock/Metal, as there are hints of Tool and definitely Isis in there, with hints of Progressive Metal and Shoegaze in there as well. “Devoid Of Purpose” gives the listener the first taste of the band’s layered, atmospheric approach. Siegmar Pohl’s airy vocal delivery and the alternation between clean and dense, distorted guitars create an engaging, yet enigmatic effect, sometimes light and spirited, at other times somewhat dark and brooding. If not for the sheer length of the song, I could definitely see it getting airtime on the radio, as the overall sound is catchy and very listenable despite its variety of components.

 Read the full review by Andrew Sifari at metal-temple.com

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Her lovely hands upon the black earth

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The Chant “New Haven”

Country: Finland
Sub Genre:  Atmospheric Progressive Rock
Label: Lifeforce Records
Release date:  June 6, 2014
Tracklist: 
1. Earthen (03:25)
2. Minotaur (06:23)
3. Playwright (07:56)
4. Falling Kind (05:59)
5. Drifter (06:23)
6. Cloud Symmetry (05:22)
7. Until we Witness (07:47)
8. Come to Pass (08:27)

Line-up: 
Ilpo Paasela -vocals
Jussi Hämäläinen-guitar, vocals
Kimmo Tukiainen-guitar
Markus Forsström-bass
Roope Sivén-drums
Mari Jämbäck-keys
Pekka Loponen- guitar, vocals

Description/Reviews: 

New Haven is hauntingly stunning, with lush instrumentation and beautifully smooth vocals that move as one with the music. It’s relaxing yet gripping at the same time, keeping your interest but maintaining a chilled and laid-back aura. It’s refreshing and one of the immediate standout tracks is Playwright, beginning with sparse and simplistic instrumentation and vocals before the full band kicks in and cranks up the momentum.

 Read the full review by Natalie Humphries at soundscapemagazine.com

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Abnormal Thought Patterns "Manipulation Under Anesthesia"

Country: USA
Sub Genre: instrumental Tech/Extreme Progressive Metal
Label: Lifeforce Records
Release date: June 17 (Europe), June 25, 2013 (North America)
Tracklist: 
1. Velocity and Acceleration Movement 5 03:51
2. Velocity and Acceleration Movement 6 04:55
3. Velocity and Acceleration Movement 7 03:03
4. Velocity and Acceleration Movement 8 01:11
5. Calculating Patterns 03:10
6. Harmonic Oscillators 07:18
7. 4 String Lullaby 00:55
8. Autumn 04:01
9. Manipulation Under Anesthesia 03:37
10. Electric Sun 2.0 05:07
11. Quintessence 04:03

Line-up: 
Troy Tipton (Zero Hour) - Bass
Mike Guy (Zero Hour) - Drums
Jasun Tipton (Zero Hour) - Guitars, Keyboards

Description/Reviews: 

As exciting and persuasive as they are energetic and provocative, Abnormal Thought Patterns is the instrumental side of the mighty Zero Hour – the progressive metal quartet who should be no introduction – in disguise. ...

Read the full review by John Tucker 

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Velocity and Acceleration: Movement 7

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