Progressive Metal
France
In 1999 guitarist Vince Benaim and his friends bassist John Drai and a drummer simply known as Sam decided to form a progressive metal band.They gigged around southern France using the name GATES OF DELERIUM,but knew they were being limited because they weren't incorporating keyboards or vocals so keyboardist Fred Columbo was brought onboard in 2001 along with vocalist Alex.Now using the moniker AMNESYA,they played some live shows and recorded one demo.
The band then split in 2002,leaving Vince,John and Fred alone to continue under the name SPHERIC UNIVERSE EXPERIENCE.
After 8 months of writing the band had enough material for a full album and a demo was home-recorded using session vocalist Frank Garcia,who was brought in on short notice,literally days before recording.After the recording sessions Garciia joined the band full time.
The band then began recording their debut album "Mental Torments",using session drummer Volodia Brice,in 2003.Drummer Nico "Ranko" Muller joined the band in 2004 and now SPHERIC UNIVERSE EXPERIENCE'S line-up was finalized."Mental Torments" was released in 2005 and the band continued touring and writing.Their sophomore album "Anima" was released in 2007.
The music of Spheric Universe Experience is technical,melodic progressive metal,and can be compared to bands such as DREAM THEATER,PAIN OF SALVATION and FATES WARNING,but filled with an incredible intensity and an original identity of their own.Highly recommended to all progressive metal fans.
ALBUMS:
2009 - UNREAL
Musicians
- Franck Garcia / vocals
- Vince Benaïm / guitars
- John Drai / bass
- Christophe Briand / drums
- Fred Colombo / keyboards
1. White Willow (6:28)
2. Down Memory Lane (3:58)
3. Lakeside Park (5:37)
4. 3rd Type (7:24)
5. Near Death Experience (1:46)
6. Lost Ghost (6:17)
7. Dragged (6:05)
8. O.B.E. (3:59)
9. Tomorrow (8:08)
Total Time 49:42
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