Origin: Sweden  
Genres: Progressive Metal
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Last update/review: November 26, 2011

Andromeda

Based on their debut album, Extension Of The Wish, Sweden's Andromeda must be considered among the elite in progressive metal. All the usual superlatives apply here -- a flawless production, intricate and varied songwriting, and stunning musicianship, particularly from guitarist Johan Reinholdz, a rising guitar virtuoso. Guest vocalist Lawrence Mackrory (once in Darkane, though he sounds nothing like his work there) also deserves accolades, with a clear yet powerful voice that never succumbs to pointless wailing like some of his contemporaries. This is one of the classiest bands to emerge in some time, and a sure bet to please any progressive metal fan. The band has since followed up their debut with two more albums (most recently, Chimera), as well as a re-recorded version of Extension with new vocals and two new songs, entitled Final Extension.

Current Members

David Fremberg

vocals

Johan Reinholdz

guitars (Dark Tranquillity, ex-Nonexist, Skyfire)

Linus Abrahamson

bass

Martin Hedin

keyboards

Thomas Lejon

drums

Former Members/Guests

Lawrence Mackrory (guest)

vocals (Darkane, F.K.U., ex-Scarve)

Gert Daun

bass

Fabian Gustavsson

bass


Discography


Extensions Of The Wish  
2001 Century Media
  1. The Words Unspoken
  2. Crescendo Of Thoughts
  3. In The Deespest Of Waters
  4. Chameleon Carneval (Instrumental)
  5. Star Shooter Supreme
  6. Extension Of The Wish
  7. Arch Angel
  • Lawrence Mackrory
  • Johan Reinholdz
  • Gert Daun
  • Martin Hedin
  • Thomas Lejon


II=I  
2002 Century Media
  1. Encyclopedia
  2. Mirages
  3. Reaching Deap Within
  4. Two Is One
  5. Morphing Into Nothing
  6. Castaway
  7. Parasite
  8. One In My Head
  9. This Fragile Surface
  • David Fremberg
  • Johan Reinholdz
  • Martin Hedin
  • Thomas Lejon
2002 Readers' Album #92



Final Extension  
2004 Century Media
  1. The Words Unspoken
  2. Crescendo Of Thoughts
  3. ln The Deepest Of Waters
  4. Starshotter Supreme
  5. Chameleon Carneval
  6. Extension Of The Wish
  7. Arch Angel
  8. Journey Of Polysperic Experience
  9. Eclipse
  • David Fremberg
  • Johan Reinholdz
  • Gert Daun
  • Martin Hedin
  • Thomas Lejon


Chimera  
2006 Marquee
  1. Periscope
  2. In the End
  3. The Hidden Riddle
  4. Going Under
  5. The Cage of Me
  6. No Guidelines
  7. Iskenderun
  8. Inner Circle
  9. Blink of an Eye
  • David Fremberg
  • Johan Reinholdz
  • Fabian Gustavsson
  • Martin Hedin
  • Thomas Lejon


Playing Off The Board  VIDEO
2007 Massacre


The Immunity Zone  
2008 Nightmare
  1. Recognizing Fate
  2. Slaves of the Plethora Season
  3. Ghosts on Retinas
  4. Censoring Truth
  5. Worst Enemy
  6. My Star
  7. Another Step
  8. Shadow of a Lucent Moon
  9. Veil of Illumination
  • David Fremberg
  • Johan Reinholdz
  • Fabian Gustavsson
  • Martin Hedin
  • Thomas Lejon


Manifest Tyranny  
2011 Inner Wound
  1. Preemptive Strike
  2. Lies 'R' Us
  3. Stay Unaware
  4. Survival of the Richest
  5. False Flag
  6. Chosen by God
  7. Asylum
  8. Play Dead
  9. Go Back to Sleep
  10. Antidote
  • David Fremberg
  • Johan Reinholdz
  • Fabian Gustavsson
  • Martin Hedin
  • Thomas Lejon


Crash Course  EP
2013
  1. Lies ‘R’ Us
  2. Periscope (Exclusive Remastered Version)
  3. Mirages (Exclusive Remastered Version)
  4. Slaves of the Plethora Season
  5. In the Deepest of Waters
  6. Inner Circle (Live)
  7. Preemptive Strike
  • David Fremberg
  • Johan Reinholdz
  • Linus Abrahamson
  • Martin Hedin
  • Thomas Lejon



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