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PROGRESSIVE METAL
High-octane progressive metal combining heaviness, complexity and irresistible melody. Redemption was formed by guitarist Nicolas van Dyk in 2000, and have since then created 3 absolute masterpieces within the genre, (the latest two featuring lead vocals by Fates Warning vocalist Ray Alder). Now the band is all geared up for the release of their first live DVD/CD box, slated for release early 2009. |
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| BIOGRAPHY |
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Redemption, signed to InsideOut Music, is one of the leading progressive metal bands in the world today. Formed in Los Angeles, California in 2000 by guitarist / keyboardist / songwriter Nicolas van Dyk, the band features legendary progressive metal vocalist Ray Alder of Fates Warning, as well as guitarist Bernie Versailles (Agent Steel), the phenomenal rhythm section of Chris Quirarte (drums) and Sean Andrews (bass) and the keyboard talents of Greg Hosharian.
Through the band's first three studios CDs (2002's self-titled first release, 2005's The Fullness of Time, and 2007Õs The Origins of Ruin), Redemption has gained a loyal fanbase and garnered rave reviews worldwide from critics, who describe Redemption's music as: "one of the best progressive metal acts to emerge in the past decade" Ð DPRP "magical aura and incredible songwriting" Ð BLABBERMOUTH "it's powerful, catchy, enslaving, technical; it's the whole bunch" Ð LORDS OF METAL "the new star on the US prog-metal sky" Ð SQUEALER ROCKS Redemption's combination of heaviness not usually found in progressive metal, irresistible melodies and emotional urgency has created a unique and resonant voice for this band that sets them apart from the many clones in the genre, and which has gained them the attention of fans, critics and musicians. In the summer of 2007, the band was selected by the definitive Progressive Metal band, Dream Theater, as direct support for the entirety of Dream Theater's US tour. After performing 26 shows for tens of thousands of fans, Redemption capped off this tour with a performance at the 8th annual ProgPower festival in Atlanta. This performance, to a sold-out house, was captured in a five camera shoot and in March 2009 was released as a live DVD / CD package entitled Frozen in the Moment: Live in Atlanta. Containing 67 minutes of music from the concert plus an unreleased instrumental song, behind the scenes tour footage, a video diary of the tour, and the official video for Bleed Me Dry, from The Origins of Ruin it is an essential addition to the music and video library of any fan of the band. Throughout spring 2009 the band finalized its 4th studio-album, Snowfall On Judgment Day. Mixed by well-known producer Tommy Hansen (Helloween, Jorn Lande, Circus Maximus etc), the album features a more mature songwriting than ever before and shows the band taking several steps beyond the quality of their previous output, and standing out from the rest of the crowd in the progressive metal scene with their unique brand of heavy, melodic and emotionally powerful music. From the opening song "Peel" it is evident that Nick van Dyk and the band has something to say, and with the CDÕs compelling single "Walls", the powerful "Another Day Dies" (featuring Dream Theater's James LaBrie in a high energy duet with Ray Alder) all the way through the closing notes of the progressive epic "Love Kills Us All", Redemption has clearly delivered their best album to date Ð an album that will stand as a watermark for progressive metal for years to come. |
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| LINE-UP |
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Ray Alder - Vocals Nicolas van Dyk - Guitars, keyboards Bernie Versailles - Guitars Sean Andrews - Bass Greg Hosharian - Keyboards Chris Quirarte - Drums 
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| LABELS |
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Worldwide: Inside Out Music / SPV Japan: Dingwall Music |
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| DISCOGRAPHY |
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2009: Snowfall On Judgment Day 2009: Frozen In The Moment - Live in Atlanta (live DVD/CD box) 2007: The Origins Of Ruin 2005: The Fullness Of Time 2003: Redemption  
  
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| SHOWS |
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| Click on this link to see upcoming Redemption shows around the world. |
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| SOUNDS |
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| Click on this link to listen to a soundclip from the latest Redemption release. |
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| LINKS |
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Website (at Intromental): www.intromental.com/redemption Website (official): www.redemptionweb.com Website (myspace): www.myspace.com/thebandredemption |
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| CONTACT |
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INTROMENTAL MANAGEMENT Att: Redemption 133-B South White Street Wake Forest 27587 North Carolina USA Phone: +1 - 919 435 0074 E-mail address: redemption AT intromental DOT com |
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