After seven years, Miami prog metal masters Aghora have released their magnum opus, Formless, introducing new singer Diana Serra, whose vocals suit the music better than that of former chanteuse Danishta Rivero. They're no longer Cynic or Atheist clones — they're still metal but with fewer teeth. "Atmas Heave" and "Moksha" are total prog workouts featuring Dysrhythmia-styled fret board mayhem densely woven with massive polyrhythms and soaring vocals. The instrumental "Garuda" begins with breathing room for exotic guitar chords, cymbal washes and finger percussion then rips through with guitarist Santiago Dobles' wailing solos and dive-bombing leads. "Dual Alchemy" phases through furious Testament-like thrash and acoustic Opeth-flavoured passages. "Dime," dedicated to Dimebag Darrell, is a mini-tribute to Pantera's most essential solos, while "Mahayana" sports Serra's Egyptian vocal effects, ending with a King Crimson-like chord progression. The title track is the best example of their current sound: Serra's the Gathering-like vocals over complex, intricate guitar and drum work, sounding like Hemispheres-era Rush with ample amounts of Tool mixed in. Book-ended by exotic ethno-ambient tracks like Trial of the Bow, Formless is a landmark of progressive metal, and since Season of Mist just signed the band, Aghora will incontestably turn up on many year-end best-of lists. -Chris Ayers

[ Discography ] 

---

Label: Season of Mist | Item Code: Various | Country: United States | Year: 2007 | Genre: Metal

This item is currently out of stock - this page is for archival purposes only!

Aghora - Formless Reviews - read/add | Total Reviews ( 0 )
Aghora - Formless Songs / Track Listing

* Check for more information on Google! *