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November 27, 2014
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November 27, 2014
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Vertigo Steps
Vertigo Steps is a band/project led by Portuguese musician Bruno A.,
who once was part of the cult band Arcane Wisdom.
Here he teams up with countryman Daniel Cardoso (who's had his hand
in many a Portuguese metal band) and Finnish vocalist Niko Mankinen,
and as of this writing have released two albums, a self-titled
effort in 2008 and
The Melancholy Hour in 2010.
Perhaps the best way to describe the style on
The Melancholy Hour
is a less metallic, more progressive version of
Katatonia --
this is not to say that Katanonia is the only influence or soundalike
on display,
but that band's dark stylings are similar to what's found here.
The songs are lush, mature, well-constructed, and heartfelt, all hallmarks
of progressive rock/metal done right.
Prog fans would do well to check these guys out.
Discography
Vertigo Steps
2008
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- Steps To Vertigo (In Through)
- Vultures In My Dying Bed
- The Swarming Process
- Fire Eaters
- Serpent's Irony
- Scarheart
- The Gruesome Smile
- Pain Inc.
- I Of The Storm
- Synapse (Sleepwalking Metaphorms)
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Niko Mankinen
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Bruno A.
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Alexandre Ribeiro
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Daniel Cardoso
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The Melancholy Hour
2010
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- The Spider & The Weaving
- Vacant Stare
- Desperation Lair
- Inhale
- Silentground
- Under Burning Waters (I Resurrect)
- Reel World
- Through Sham Lenses
- Red Haze
- Redemption River, Dividing Ocean
- Sweet, Sweet Rain (bonus)
- Burial Light
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Niko Mankinen
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Bruno A.
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Daniel Cardoso
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