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DeEvolution (BLOW OUT PRICE!)
DeEvolution tells the story of an elite group of leaders from a heavily industrialized city who find, brainwash and then exploit an indigenous tribe’s shaman, believing he would be the perfect supreme leader. By propping him up as possessing all the answers to societies ills the elites use him in order to gain and keep more control over the masses. They plan to influence the masses on several fronts: Religion, Media, Consumerism, and Government.
Twin brothers, Jasun and Troy Tipton along with Erik Rosvold released two albums with the Progressive-Metal act Zero Hour. The band's second album "The Towers of Avarice" won sparkling reviews from nearly every metal magazine around the World and has achieved classic status among prog metal fans. Zero Hour successfully toured Europe and performed twice at Prog Power USA, the largest prog-metal music festival in the World. In 2003, fans were disappointed when Zero Hour parted ways with Erik Rosvold.
In late 2007, Jasun began writing material for Cynthesis. As the music developed Jasun could only imagine one vocalist to really connect to the material. After one phone call both Jasun and Erik were very excited to work together again.
The final piece of the puzzle was to find an amazing drummer. Jasun asked Troy what drummer he would like to work with. Without any hesitation Troy said, "Sean Flanegan is the guy". Sean is best known for his work with the Progressive Rock band, Enchant (Blink of an eye & Tug of War).
Produced by Dino Alden, DeEvolution is the first of a projected series of albums from this reunited force of progressive metal.
Product Review
As a long-time fan of Zero Hour's music, this was a low-risk disc for me. In fact, after my first couple of listens, I can say that I am totally blown away by this album. Quality songwriting abounds and the mood varies quite effectively between harder-edged progressive metal and sheer melodic beauty. To my ears, this material is less focused on technicality than Zero Hour’s (although there’s plenty to sink your teeth into) and much more focused on layered/diverse musical ideas. As you would expect, the band’s performance is excellent on every level and the production is pristine. The vocal performance, in particular, is outstanding. Erik Rosvold is in full force and better than he ever was in Zero Hour. The man has pipes galore. Every track is a killer here. Very highly recommended. Leyth
- 2011-04-16 22:34
Never heard Zero Hour, but got this album on a whim and holy balls! The vocals (all clean) are MONSTROUS. The music has bursts of technicality but overall is very somber and theatrical, great haunting sense of melody. 45 minutes of brilliant prog metal that sounds like nobody else out there.
- 2011-05-04 16:16
I can only say that although this does sound like zero hour, in my opinion it is much better, less technical and more melody, and that is what I have been waiting to hear from zh since they first came out
- 2011-05-18 13:00
I have always like ZH and liked the discs Erik sang on. Was hoping for Towers of Avarice or even the original EP, this is less complicated and maybe a little more boring. Good to hear Erik again and the music is good - wanted a little more.
- 2011-06-17 00:36
