Mantric "False Negative"

Country: Norway
Genre(s): Eclectic Progressive Alternative Rock/Metal
Label: Solid State Records, Tooth & Nail Records
Format: digital
Release date: April 24, 2020
Tracklist: 
1. Polyanna (04:38)
2. Itching Soul (03:59)
3. Queen Fatigue (05:27)
4. Norwegian Dastard (05:58)
5. Blame the Beggar (04:05)
6. Dawn (06:22)
7. The Towering Mountain (04:56)
8. Every Day is Independence Day (03:45)
9. Darling Demon (05:53)
10. Starmonger (08:38)

Total Time 53:42

Line-up: 
John Mjaaland (Extol)
Tor Glidje (Extol)
Ole Sveen (Extol)

Description/Reviews: 

The first three songs hit you (“Itching Soul” should be played on prog radio) and you’re thinking “ok how can this get any better?” That’s when Mantric twists into a modern version of the Beach Boys whilst channeling Failure on the song “Norwegian Dastard.” ... “Down” is a fuzzed out asskicker which still holds to Mantric’s odd style. “The Towering Mountain” is a mix of blasting punk metal and Motorpsycho on acid. It proves that Mantric isn’t about to stop trying different things.

Read the full review by Rob at progressivemusicplanet.com  

Also read the review by Mike Reitemeier at thenewfury.com

Media/Samples 
Polyana
The Towering Mountain
Stream
Deezer

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Forevermore "Telos"

Country: USA
Sub Genre: Progressive Metal
Label: Solid State Records
Release date: July 22, 2014
Tracklist: 

1. Force Fed - 3:42
2. The Great Divide - 3:15
3. Wormtongue - 3:55
4. Transcendence - 3:18
5. Lackluster - 3:09
6. State of Gold - 3:48
7. Bitter Years - 3:47
8. Paper World - 4:02
9. The Wager - 3:41
10. Harbor Lights - 3:47

Line-up: 

Kramer Lowe - Vocals
Jared Storm - Guitar
Alex Smith - Guitar
Michael Taylor - Bass
Sammy Vaughn - Drums

Description/Reviews: 

Telos is the third full length recorded by Forevermore, and the first with Kramer Lowe of Onward to Olympas fame on the mic. Fans of OTO will be happy Lowe has not lost his touch, keeping his signature sound while not making Forevermore sound like the frontman’s previous band. While not breaking any new ground in the genre, Forevermore create a perfect blend of progressive metal that is equal parts technical and easy to listen to.
“Forcefed” kicks the album off after a short fade in with guitarists Jered Storm and Alex Smith leading the way with expertly tapped leads that soon turn into more hardcore influenced riffs that are sure to rattle some brains. Sammy Vaughn also makes his presence known as a formidable drummer in the metalcore realm. Vaughn absolutely owns the bridge section of the opener with impressive cymbal work while his occasional use off count breakdowns spice things up a bit.

 Read the full review at indievisionmusic.com

Media/Samples 
Stream

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