Today in 1997 Artension released the album Pheonix Rising Cortland, New York Progressive Metal Status:Split-up Years active: 1992-1995 (as Atlantis Rising), 1996-2005 Artension is a progressive metal supergroup, formed by keyboard virtuoso Vitalij Kuprij. Kuprij describes the bands sound as aggressive neoclassical metal. Their lyrical topics have ranged from technology and sci-fi to nature and ancient cultures. Over the years, they have released seven studio albums, most recently Future World in 2005, and have toured Europe and Japan. Kuprij, along with vocalist John West (of Royal Hunt) and guitarist Roger Staffelbach have appeared on every Artension album. Drummer Mike Terrana (of Rage, Axel Rudi Pell, and others) and bassist Kevin Chown have appeared on most albums, however Steve DiGiorgio (of Death, Sadus, and others) is the current bassist. Shrapnel Records Mike Terrana Drums Kevin Chown Bass John West Vocals, Lyrics Vitalij Kuprij Keyboards Roger Staffelbach Guitars Guest/Session James Murphy Guitars (lead) (Track 9) 1. Area 51 (7:30) 2. Through the Gate (6:43) 3. Valley of the Kings (8:47) 4. Blood Brother (4:44) 5. Into the Blue (4:59) 6. Phoenix Rising (7:45) 7. Forbidden Love (4:52) 8. The City Is Lost (7:38) 9. Goin Home (6:08) 10. I Really Dont Care (2:13) Total Time: 61:22 youtu.be/hpKje36pnc0
Posted on: Tue, 21 Oct 2014 18:24:46 +0000
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