Prog magazine uk an album loaded with fire, ambition and musicality. Recorded at various locations in england, norway and sweden. Although aeon zen are still wellrooted in the sounds of many of the more innovative prog metal acts, its rare that i get such a satisfying impression from an album. Enigma, is a terrific accomplishment from aeon zen, from now on their obvious new career reference, a highly intriguing and very entertaining progressive unit, a definitely awesome and fascinating metal platter which is of course ultrarecommended. English progressivemetallers aeon zen release their third opus enigma to the word today onnightmare records sony red.
Discover, buy and download high quality mp3 music of enigma 20 by aeon zen at mp3caprice. Aeon represents a new dimension in music visualization, rich with content variety, color, and artistic depth. Even then, since they bring something else, a new level to the table, you cant help yourself but give them 5. While enigmas concept is preposterous, the music is an electrifying blizzard of smart ideas and gleaming scifi heaviness that harnesses everything from opulent pomp rock vocal harmonies, savatagestyle orchestral bombast and somnambulant ambience through to crushing, gojiraesque riffing, scabrous death growls and even occasional bursts of. Reviews were generally positive, with altsounds calling the musicianship stunning. Formed in 2008 around founding member, composer and multiinstrumentalist rich hinks, aeon zen released their debut album, a minds portrait, in 2009, quickly followed up by 2010s the face of the unknown. Offering another slice of ambitious progressive metal is aeon zen with their third long player, enigma. Aeon zen top albums cd, lp, mc, sacd, dvda, digital media download. Aeon zen are a progressive metal band formed in 2008, led by founding member rich hinks. Unlike their previous bands, such as timefall, which had a onetoone correlation of members and instruments, aeon zen consisted of just the two members, with musto playing drums and hinks on all other instruments and production. The music discographies on this site are works in progress. Aeon zen warning live album enigma performed in full. If you notice that a particular aeon zen cd release or compilation is missing from the list above, please submit that cd using the cd submission page. If youve heard the way haken or threshold seamlessly blend melody with technical flair, aeon zen arent too far off.
The first aeon zen album, entitled a minds portrait, was released in 2009 to critical acclaim and was labelled by classic rock magazine as a strong contender for best newcomer at the very, very least. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. There is an overwhelming sense of cohesion on this record. To download simply click choose a price above, and you can then enter whatever amount you would like to donate. An ambitiously creative and powerful concept album featuring nine continuous tracks that show the obvious strengths of the band, plus two bonus tracks available on the cd version only.
To view this video download flash player videos 360 view images enigma. Aeon can be run as a plugin to your favorite media. Enigma is a music studio album recording by aeon zen progressive metalprogressive rock released in 2012 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. And get an immediate download of new song the first and only line with any inveritas purchase on. In 20, aeon zen held a competition in conjuction with sabre guitars, providing a passage from their track downfall off the enigma album for guitar players to play a solo over.
Enigma is the third fulllength album by british progressive metal act aeon zen. Aeon zen releases lyric video for downfall screamer. Get all 8 aeon zen releases available on bandcamp and save 25% includes unlimited streaming via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality downloads of ephemera. Watch the video for downfall from aeon zen s enigma for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. You can help us by sharing the link with friends, in social networks, message boards and other mass media.
Aeon zen isnt afraid to add a light, jazzy horn break during the tranquil section of the somber seven hills, which contrasts the conventional dream theaterlike musical montage that opens the record instrumentally entitled enter the enigma. While in the past hinks had a host of guest vocalist on the previous albums, and some on this one, aeon zen now has a lead vocalist in andi kravljaca, who. There are tracks you and i skip even in the best albums of the bestestest yes bands we love to death. Mixed and mastered by rich hinks at zen chapel studios. Enigma is the third album by british progressive metal group aeon zen. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. To date, they have been praised and heavily featured in the international music press, labelled by classic rock magazine as a strong contender for best newcomer at the very, very least and, additionally, as progression magazines selection for debut album of the year. The fate of our site directly depends on its relevance. An ambitiously creative and powerful concept album featuring nine continuous tracks that show the obvious strengths of the band, plus two. Youre a creature, lost in this world, looking down to find your home. This year, aeon zen reveal their most ambitious effort to date, showcasing the band at their hitherto most progressive, and most aggressive. Mp3, cbr 320 kbps 2009 a minds portrait 2010 the face of the unknown 20 enigma 20 enigma live 2014.
Aeon zen discography all live in tilburg 2011 2011 enigma live 20 enigma aeon zen. After releasing one of my favourite progressive metal albums of the year in enigma, now seems like a perfect time for aeon zen to take a moment aside for reflection. Game of the year edition, a minds portrait, the face of the unknown, enigma, ephemera, self portrait, time divine acoustic, and live in tilburg 2011. Aeon zen release video debut for new single downfall today, video can be viewed below. Aeon zen new album enigma was released january 22, 20 on nightmare records, distributed via sony red. They can also dazzle you with instrumental virtuosity as well, but enigma is not all about shredding and solos, but songs and the power, drama, and emotion they carry.
A fusion of many stylistic elements, aeon zen s music, includes catchy melodies, a diverse mix of songs and styles which run through the gamut of emotions. This is progressive music balancing deep extremes, it must be heard. Discover, buy and download high quality mp3 music by aeon zen at mp3caprice. There is no cost to download the performance, although we. Jun 07, 20 this video shows aeon zen performing the track warning live on june 2, 20 at the robin 2 in bilston, uk as a part of their performance of their new album enigma in its entirety, as well as. Uk based aeon zen either get my memo, or they subscribe to a similar theory, but in all of their various music forays on the latest fulllength enigma, the beauty concept eventually wins over and shines through. The albums sound is derived from several genres, the most notable of which comes in aeon zen s rhythm section, which rips through tight riffs in the fashion of necrophagist and between the buried and me. Although it was originally slated for a 2012 release the band changed record label to nightmare records which resulted in the album being delayed until early 20. A project begun by composer and guitarist rich hinks has developed into a full band since the sophomore release the face of the unknown. Aeon zen new album enigma released today album streaming in full on guitar world english progressivemetallers aeon zen release their third opus enigma to the word today onnightmare records sony red.
Jan 22, 20 listen to your favorite songs from enigma by aeon zen now. This video shows aeon zen performing the track warning live on june 2, 20 at the robin 2 in bilston, uk as a part of their performance of their new album enigma in its entirety, as well as. Aeon zen was founded in 2008 when rich hinks and lloyd musto decided to form a new studio project. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from aeon zen. Listen free to aeon zen enigma enter the enigma, artificial soul and more. Shop vinyl and cds and complete your aeon zen collection. The album is available on cd and digital download at your favorite vendors that champion great music, or click through to the nightmare website.
The ultimate goal is to make the discographies here at heavy harmonies as complete as possible. Aeon zen s performance of enigma and other tracks were recorded on june 2, 20, at the robin 2, bilston, wolverhampton, uk. Aeon zen new album enigma released today album streaming in. Aeon zens enigma has enough progressive metal to satiate the palate of. On 12th october 2010 the second aeon zen album the face of the unknown was released. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The band are set to release their new album entitled enigma in early 20, produced by the bands own rich hinks, which is set to push aeon zen s sound to new limits, from early influences of the likes of dream theater, metallica and opeth, to creating their own unique sound and identity. From the bands origins essentially as a personal project of multiinstrumentalist rich hinks to its fullfledged current form, aeon zen has come a long way.
Enigma aeon zen 910 in 2009, a band called aeon zen came out with a minds portrait, an album that, while rooted in what detractors may call dream theater clone territory was impressive enough to put them on the radar for those who heard it. Aeon zen ephemera game of the year edition cd baby. Aeon zen s enigma has enough progressive metal to satiate the palate of respective headbangers and yet retains some very melodic songs with exceptional singing. Aeon zen releases lyric video for downfall screamer magazine. Enigma ambitious brit proggers break the metal mould. Tune in to hear the shopp playing now at home all titles aeon zen enigma.
Drown in sorrow, filled with regret, drops like diamonds on your chest. Aeon zen s rich hinks has a more daring and imaginative vision thats blossomed into something truly dazzling on the bands third studio album. Uk based progressive metallers aeon zen a rising force in the progressive metal scene return in 2014 with ephemera. Aeon zen specialize in upbeat, melodic progressive metal, long on soaring vocal harmonies, heavy riffs, symphonic keyboards, and catchy hooks. Enigma rainmeter theme the engima rainmeter skin is indeed mysterious considering how it can present so much information on the desktop in a simple and elegant manner. The album made some departures from the bands previous sounds, with fireworks magazine noting that divinity and eternal snow have bursts of growly vocals on the heavier parts, but in spite of this, prog magazine still deemed there to be. For the acts third album, ukbased progressive outfit aeon zen brings forth enigma, the title an apt description of the album as a whole. The result is a visualization filled with imagination and possibility.
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