Origin:	Rosedale, Maryland, USA
Genres:	Progressive Metal
DISBANDED

Last update/review:	April 20, 2004

Mercury Rising

On their debut, Upon Deaf Ears, Mercury Rising define the term "progressive metal". As compared to the many other prog metal bands of the day, Mercury Rising has the technicality and the songwriting skills, but they aren't as poppy or as mainstream-sounding as the others, leading to a heavier and more interesting approach to their songs. By contrast, Building Rome shows a decidedly less heavy side of band, insteading opting for a more conventional progressive style. Though a more mature release, it lacked the intensity and uniqueness of the debut. The band broke up in early 1999, for a variety of familiar reasons, among them being problems with record labels, musical differences between members, and disappointment regarding their last album.