With the release of their Shades of Fate-EP in late 2009, the five-piece from Nuremberg/Germany laid the foundation to establish a signature sound, boasting heavy guitars, atmospheric mellotron sounds and complex rhythmic patterns. Drawing influences from modern progressive sounds, classic metal and even the psychedelic vibe of 70's prog, the band openly displays their musical roots while still maintaining a style of their own.
Singer Nicki's stunning range comprises crystal clear vocals as well as raw death metal growls; however, she also contributes flute sounds to the songs' more mellow moments. The band's songs express emotions and mirror their technical capabilities without sacrificing musicality or listenability. Effloresce are also a committed live band and manage to capture their songs' atmosphere, energy and depth just as much in front of audiences as in the studio.
Speaking of which, Effloresce released their first full-length album Coma Ghosts in February 2012, which was mixed and mastered by renowned Swedish metal legend Dan Swanö and received enthusiastic reviews by both the metal and the prog community.
With the release of their first EP Shades of Fate in late 2009, the female-fronted five-piece from Nuremberg/Germany laid the foundation for their distinctive sound, drawing from influences like Dream Theater, Opeth, Epica and Porcupine Tree as well as '70s prog. February 10, 2012, will now see the release of the band's debut album Coma Ghosts. „There's great playing, very good song writing, and a hell of a vocalist with some impressive chops." (www.billsprogblog.com)
For Coma Ghosts, Effloresce worked with Swedish producer legend Dan Swanö to shape an epic sound for their signature elements like intense rhythm work, memorable melodies, organ, flute, and vocalist Nicki's stunning range from crystal clear vocals to raw death metal growls. Comments guitarist Dave Mola: "Working with the producer of groundbreaking albums like Opeth's Morningrise was a true honor for us and we couldn't be happier with the results!" „Fans of Dream Theater, Opeth, early Queensryche and Fates Warning should really give this band a listen." (Rating – 87/100) (www.femmemetal.net)
Comprised of six tracks totaling 54 minutes, Coma Ghosts once again shows the band's ability to write complex yet catchy material. The tracks range from more mellow songs like the ballad Swimming through Deserts to the more straight -forward metal of Pavement Canvas, right up to their most epic and complex song yet, the 16 minute closing track Shuteye Wanderer. Singer Nicki takes the listener on a nightmarish trip through the bleakest corners of human existence, though there is always a little spark of hope that the soul of each of the songs' protagonists is not lost (yet).
Band Line Up:
Nicki - Vocals, Growls, Flutes, Percussion
Dave - Guitars, Mellotrons
Tim - Guitars
Basti - Bass
Tobi - Drums
Tracklisting:
1- Crib
2- Spectre Pt. I: Zorya's Dawn
3- Pavement Canvas
4- Undercoat
5- Swimming through Deserts
6- Shuteye Wanderer
2- Spectre Pt. I: Zorya's Dawn
3- Pavement Canvas
4- Undercoat
5- Swimming through Deserts
6- Shuteye Wanderer
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