Aeon Zen, Progressive Metal Options

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Genre(s):
Progressive Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Relationships, Humanity, Time
Origin:
United Kingdom (London, England)
Formed In:
2008
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Rich Hinks - Bass (2008-), Guitars (2008-), Keyboards (2008-), Vocals (2008-) (ex-Timefall)
Steve Burton - Drums (2010-)
Matt Shepherd - Guitars (2010-) (Timefall, ex-Deceiver)
Andi Kravljaca - Vocals (2010-) (Silent Call, Thaurorod, ex-Elsesphere, The Chronicles Project, ex-Seventh Wonder, ex-Vindictiv, ex-Gryphon)
Tom Green - Keyboards (current live) (2013-)
Former/Past Member(s):
Lloyd Musto - Drums, Vocals (ex-Timefall)
Tom Green - Keyboards
Shaz - Keyboards (2011-2013)
Cristian van Schuerbeck - Keyboards (live) (2010)
Vadim Pruzhanov - Keyboards (live) (2011) (DragonForce, ex-DragonHeart)

Additional notes

Melodic, technical and powerful progressive metal from the UK.
Biography:
"Enigma hangs together beautifully. A Laudable devotion to making music that impresses and resonates. Truly dazzling." - Metal Hammer Magazine

"An album loaded with fire, ambition and musicality. There is an overwhelming sense of cohesion on this record... Enigma oozes so much charisma." - Prog Magazine

"Editorial pick for top 5 albums of the year. An absolutely mandatory purchase." - Norway Rock Magazine

UK based progressive metallers AEON ZEN are a rising force in the UK's progressive metal scene, continuing to grow and mature musically while building a solid and increasing fanbase.

Four years after their formation, and having released two albums, in 2012 Aeon Zen are continuing from strength to strength, bringing their own brand of creative, complex, melodic progressive metal to fans all over the world, along with their highly energised live shows.

The band are set to release their new album entitled "Enigma" on 22nd January 2013 through Nightmare Records, produced by the band's own Rich Hinks, which is set to push Aeon Zen's sound to new limits, from early influences of the likes of Dream Theater, Metallica and Opeth, to creating their own unique sound and identity. This is the follow up to 2010's "The Face of the Unknown", which was released to critical acclaim and spawning a 12 country European tour supporting the Devin Townsend Project. "Enigma" also features a number of guest appearances alongside Aeon Zen's line up.

Of the new album, Aeon Zen's creator Rich Hinks says:

"This album has been two whole years in the making, building our strongest and most ambitious album of music to date. It's been a really cathartic process with many ups and downs which can only have helped make for our best album yet.

"We've really tried to push ourselves with every aspect of this album. From the concept, to the flow of each song into the next, to the interplay with vocalists, and everything inbetween. I'm really proud of what has been achieved with these songs and can't wait to see where it takes us!"

"We all can't wait to get this new album out there later this year and play on more stages throughout the world", Rich goes on to say. "I'm ecstatic with how the album sounds, it's definitely something special!"

The new AEON ZEN album "ENIGMA" is set to be unleashed on 22nd January 2013 with tours and live shows to follow.

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Discography:
Aeon Zen - A Mind's Portrait [full-length] - 2009
Aeon Zen - The Face Of The Unknown [full-length] - 2010
Aeon Zen - Time Divine [single] - 2010
Aeon Zen - A Mind's Portrait (Instrumental Soundtrack) [compilation] - 2010
Aeon Zen - Live in Tilburg 2011 [live] - 2011
Aeon Zen - Enigma [full-length] - 2013
Aeon Zen - Enigma Live [live] - 2013
Aeon Zen - Self Portrait [ep] - 2013

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Official site:
Aeon Zen @ Homepage
Aeon Zen @ Youtube
Aeon Zen @ Twitter