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From
what I know this is the first demo
of the U.S. band The Kolios Project.
They have a very weird name (especially
for the Greek readers), but there
is nothing funny about the band when
it comes to the essence of the demo.
Simply speaking, "Demo 2005"
is a real gem of instrumental progressive
metal. Imagine a combination of Psychotic
Waltz, Darkstar, Gordian Knot, Aghora
and Cynic and you will get a picture
of the sound of The Kolios Project.
As you can understand the demo has
a sci-fi, weird atmosphere that makes
it even more unique. The band is child
of Ryan Denzer-King, who is responsible
for the most of the things in the
demo, and Mandfred Dikkers. The two
members, with the valuable help of
a few fellow musicians, they have
managed to create an amazing set of
songs. The production is very good
(although needs some minor improvements)
and demonstrates that they know what
they want and what suits to their
music. I do not want to distinguish
any of the four songs, but if I had
to, then I would choose the opening
"Forsaken" and the closing
"Teleological Suspension of the
Ethical".
I understand that
this kind of sound is not so approachable
and accessible, but the whole result
is very qualitative and it is worthy
listening to it. I think that the
guys in several record labels around
the world should check this band and
offer them a good contract, because
it would be shame to loose another
great band in the domain of genuine
progressive metal. As for you, who
are into progressive metal, get in
contact with the band in koliosproject@koliosproject.com
or visit their website www.koliosproject.com
for more information.
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