Complex 7
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Heavier Than Typical Progressive Metal
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From Germany comes the progressive metal group Complex 7 with their recently released CD Process. Following hot on the heels of their debut CD "Water" (released back in 2001), guitarist Arne Schuppner works highly technical phrasing into the heavy mix, which is supported rhythmically by drummer Guido Schneider and bassist Bjorn Muller. The vocals are somewhat ordinary, especially in comparison with the instrumental skill of the various musicians in the band, which is common in a lot of progressive metal bands today. Vocalist Norbert Vornam writes lyrics using personal experiences, while bassist Muller concentrates his lyrics on social commentary. If you can get behind the vocal style on the CD, you might want to check out Complex 7 to hear Schuppner's guitar work - he can rip out single-line solos at the drop of a hat, and his arrangements are a cut above the norm.
The lineup of Complex 7 has been the same since 1990, except for the addition of vocalist Vornam. The three instrumentalists began playing together in a band called Demimonde, and in 1999 Norbert joined in after spending several years in different thrash metal bands. In July of 2001, Complex 7 released "Water", documenting the band's musical progress over the previous ten-year period. With Process the group is aiming for greater audience access without being mainstream or easy listening. They want to introduce (to as many new fans as possible) their vision of what interesting and contemporary metal is all about.
Complex 7 continues to work on new ideas as well as play live whenever possible, while making their two CDs available to fans worldwide over the Internet.
Contact Information
Arne Schuppner
Hardtweg 2
35239 Steffenberg
Germany
E-mail:
Complex 7
Web site:
www.complex7.de
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Thunderbrew
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Aggressively Hopped, Full-Bodied Metal
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Red Death is Delaware metal group Thunderbrew's alcohol-soaked debut CD, featuring eleven full and rich-bodied heavy tracks spearheaded by master brewer/guitarist/vocalist Daran Amos. The bitter and complex roasted character of Thunderbrew is achieved through the use of dropped tuned and layered rhythm guitars - brewmeister/guitarist Rick Land is also partially responsible for the thirst-quenching, metallic throb. You'll hear influences from groups such as Fates Warning, Megadeth, BLS and Motorhead in the band's material - clearly this is music for the head-banging, beer-swilling, adrenaline-juiced music fan - raw, bitter-edged metal at its most energetic, with wicked solos as satisfying as a fresh-tasting draft. So gratify your metallic tastebuds with a generous pour from Thunderbrew's debut CD, Red Death.
Formed in 2000, Thunderbrew (also featuring bassist Bob Beird and drummer Joe Panaccione) began touring throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey and Maryland, building a dedicated following. The band has been receiving great press reviews through local papers and the Internet, proving their determination and confidence. In 2002, they took second place (by one vote) in Key Of De.com's web contest for best band in Delaware. The creation of thunderbrew.com with over 20,000 hits brought in a whole new group of listeners and fans. Songs featured on mp3.com: "Mr. Greed", "Mother Earth", "Spare Change", "Ain't It A Bitch" and "Another Day, " all topped out in the top 20 on the list of thousands of competitive bands in their genre from all over the world.
Thunderbrew is currently working on their second CD ("Red, White & Brew") that packs a much heavier punch than the first and are shopping for label interests.
Contact Information
Thunderbrew
1 Hillside Ave.
Wilmington, DE 19805
United States
E-mail:
Thunderbrew
Web site:
www.thunderbrew.com
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