Explosions in the Sky

I think a lot of the prog rock types will like them pretty well, even though it's more post than prog. Anyway, very cool crescendo-based instrumentals with soaring and intricate guitar work.

Wow, check this one out. Possible prog metal release of the year!!

MIND'S EYE
A Gentleman's Hurricane

http://www.lionmusic.com/images/mind...rricanecov.jpg



http://www.myspace.com/eyeofthemind

Way over-rated assholes if you ask me.

I'm not really into any of these instrumental bands. Write some lyrics you half assers!!

Elmore James not new but new to me. WOW!

Annett Olzen new lead singer for Fin Symphonic Metal group Nightwish. Fantastic pipes, and easy on the eyes.

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Eh, I don't know. They probably don't appeal to technical music freaks because they're certainly not the most technically adept instrumental band I've ever heard. That being said, I think they build some interesting textures and have a good feel for crescendo.

Born of Osiris.

Comedic heavy metal - not new really, but kinda new to me....


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They actually sound pretty good, they just goof around with lyrics.

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This is just ridiculous........but funny.

(NSFW)-Language

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I agree. Instrumental bands are boring.

I did think EITS were decent until I saw them live. I filmed the show and made a DVD out of it, at the Replay Lounge in Lawrence, ks.

That said, they weren't that great. And it magnified after I tried to talk to them. (Yes I had something meaningful to say.. I'm not a groupie just wanting to hang out)

Heh. I had a similar experience with the Gourds. I actually like them okay, but I've liked them quite a bit less since I almost got into a fist fight with the banjo player one night at a show. Dude was a total asshole.

All these drunken frat kids were yelling for "Gin and Juice", and I told them to shut the **** up and let the band play what they wanted to play. The banjo player then, evidently, thinks I'm the one yelling for Gin and Juice and goes into this huge rant about it while on stage and telling me to **** off and such. I try to approach him afterwards and explain the mixup, and he continues to be a gigantic prick.

Found another one...

Indukti -S.U.S.A.R.

http://www.progreviews.com/reviews/images/Ind-SUSAR.jpg

http://www.myspace.com/indukti

Especially for Riverside fans (same lead singer).

Another...

Knight Area- Under A New Sign

http://www.knightarea.com/Images/Kni...ws%20cover.jpg

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endID=96934992

Vocals are not my taste, but the music is top notch.