ProgressiveBR - Brazil
Transient:
TRANSIENT - "The Circle"
Edward Faust (ex-Etheria, Rivera/Bomma, currently with Shadow Image) didn't want to make his band Transient as an one man army, so he called good Tom Engel to sing the songs he wrote. With lots of influences in his musical heart waiting to come into a CD, he recorded this "The Circle". But it's not a circle where we start in a point and finnish in the same point. "The Circle" is pure Progressive Rock, with good vocal lines from Tom."Enter The Grey" is a good rock song, and shows all Ed's habilities in the guitar, with good licks and melodies. If you are looking for something heavier, go to "As We Are" and the excentrical "Traces", while "Absolution" and "Closer" are good Prog Rock moments. A good CD from a good duo and a masterpiece from who wants to hear good music, even if is heavy, prog, or pop. I liked a lot! Independent Release... (Comments By Rafael Carnovale)
Progressor - Uzbekistan
Prolusion. "The Circle" is the debut album by the American studio project TRANSIENT, which comprises two musicians, Edward Faust and Tom Engel, the former being responsible exclusively for the instrumental parts, and the latter, similarly, for the singing.
Analysis. "The Circle" is made up of eight tracks ranging from four and a half to six and a half minutes. With the exception of Absolution, the basic tempo is either slow or moderately slow throughout, but the music remains quite heavy in most cases. Tom Engel's vocals strongly resemble those of Queensryche's Geoff Tate, so I hear the echoes of that band's "Promised Land" album almost everywhere on this material, even though the instrumental canvases suggest to me that Edward Faust's compositional thinking is independent from outside factors rather than not. "A Pleasant Shade of Gray" by Fates Warning could have also been provided as an example if "Transient" were rich in keyboard patterns. Edward plays electric and acoustic guitars, bass and drums, and his command of these instruments is equally impressive. These pieces all fully suit my understanding of true progressive metal, all involving inventive passages of acoustic guitar, thus proving that the genre's value isn't limited by the diversity of heavy guitar riffs or frequent shifts in direction. The absolute winners are Enter The Grey and Traces, which manifests light eastern intonations in places. It is perfectly located at the end of the CD, concluding it on a positively progressive 'note'.
Inside Pulse - Myspace
Transient:
Sounding like something like Spock's Beard tackling Opeth, Transient is a prog-metal outfit with clean and soaring vocals over a moody backdrop. Their influences -- Pain of Salvation, Evergrey -- are all over this bad boy. "The Circle" is interesting. In fact, that could be said of most of the songs they have posted. It's ambitious to say the least.
Perpetual Motion - Tom Argo
Transient - The Circle
The music is progressive in it's own right and is all about the songs. The vocals are top notch and Ed Faust plays all instruments. This is dark prog metal without the technical aspect. I know this was recorded with the only the means of an 8 track (or so), so, yes the production lacks. BUT, I feel the songwriting makes up for it ten fold. Ed is a great talent (now also playing Drums with prog metal band SHADOW IMAGE). The singer Tom Engel (also the new vocalist of ALCHEMY-X) is quite impressive as well. I know Ed is a fan of BRAINDANCE and I hear that influence as well
Rough Edge.com
While a foreboding atmosphere anchors these tracks it's the melodies (especially the vocal melodies) that come to the forefront on these recordings.
Ultimate Metal
Transient have qualities working in their favor – such as great production, confident vox, and a mature sound.
Live 4 Metal
The band’s most original aspect lies within their knack for a certain mellow melancholy. Being that Faust is primarily a drummer, the fills and rolls contained on all these songs are all fairly impressive, as is the fans fluid and emotive guitar playing. Specifically within the hollow-ness of “What Lies Within”, there exists a vibe that proves without a shadow of a doubt that Transient know what they want to go with their sound.
Speaking of which, this “Transient Sound” is one that I hope the band develops further, as the potential displayed on these two songs is strong and just begging to be tempered
Pyro Music
The overall package is a diverse progressive showcase that I hope will nab Transient a deal of some sort so listeners can be treated to more great music.
Pilgrim World
To me, the track called "
What Lies Within" sounds really terrific especially, and definately recommend for fans of Fates Warning,
Reading Zero,
Vauxdvihl, and Evergrey.
(Found Online
May 31, 2005
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From the USA reached me a 2-track demo of a band that promises a lot for the future: TRANSIENT. The duo from New Jersey consists of song writer and multi instrumentalist Edward Faust, as well as singer Tom Engel and impresses me on two levels. For one the versatility of Edward (had been a drummer of ETHERIA) and for the other the great, clear voice of Tom, which put me under its spell from the beginning.
The only real point of criticism in opener “What Lies Within“ is the a bit muddy production, which should not distract from the musical content, though, because that is top. It begins rather sluggish, yes almost doomy, ennobled with the brilliant voice, before stepping over into still rather slow, dark and always melancholic Prog Metal, very good start. The second track “The Circle“ altogether is a bit heavier, the vocals, too, take on an a bit more aggressive hue, some more progressiveness has found its way into the song as well.
A full album apparently is on its way, which I am looking forward to already, because this is good stuff, with the exception of the production there’s not much to be criticised!
RoughEdge.com
"Demo 2004" (Self-produced; 2004) 3/4
Reviewed by Christopher J. Kelter
I've heard Edward Faust's drumming on Rivera/Bomma's "Invisible Force" disc and I remember his name from his drumming contributions to Etheria (disclaimer: I saw Etheria live at the 200 Powermad Festival).
"Demo 2004" is a two-track sampler that showcases Edward Faust's abilities as a songwriter rather than his abilities as a drummer (or guitarist, bassist, or keyboardist for that mater). What I hear in these two tracks is an individual expressing himself in a singular way. However, one could consider Pain Of Salvation, the mellower aspects of Evergrey, and modern Fates Warning to be groups that have inspired Mr. Faust to create music in his own vision. These two tracks exhibit a dark, moody sound that is hard to grasp on one listen; in-depth, focused listening is required to soak in all the elements. While a foreboding atmosphere anchors these two tracks it's the melodies (especially the vocal melodies) that come to the forefront on these recordings.
Progressive metal fans would be wise to keep an eye out for the full-length debut from Transient as it is a rare occurrence when I award more than two-and-a-half chainsaws to a demo recording.
"Demo 2004" was produced by Edward Faust. Of course, this is a demo so the overall sonic presentation of the music is a bit lacking, however, it's the songs that count and these two songs rise to the occasion.
Transient is Tom Engel on vocals and Edward Faust on guitar, bass, keyboards, and drums.
UltimateMetal.com
Transient - Demo 2004
“The Circle” likes utilizing organic-sounding guitars, and the vocals are seemingly clean and unprocessed. Transient cites Evergrey, Pain of Salvation, and such as inspiration, so I guess they sound vaguely alike (I don’t have extensive experience with either). The use of vibrato is impressive. “Enter the Grey” (coincidence?) is a spunkier tune; there’s more crunch to be felt and vestiges of the polar opposite are present too. “What Lies Within” is best of the lot as it commences with a doom vibe that seamlessly segues in to the prog rock/metal paradigm. About the 2:55 minute mark, you’ll swear you’re listening to James LaBrie of Dream Theater fame. Three tracks form the entirety of Demo 2004, and they’re all of considerable length. In other words, you won’t get short-changed here.
To finish, Transient have qualities working in their favor – such as great production, confident vox, and a mature sound.
www.progressor.net - Uzbekistan
Transient (USA) - 2004 - "Demo" 4/5
(2 tracks, 12 min CD-R)
There is only one man behind (the music of) Transient - a very gifted multi-instrumentalist named Edward Faust and vocalist Tom Engel. The two songs presented on this demo have a full-fledged band sound, as if they were performed by a quintet, all the members of which are skilled musicians. The music is a classic contemporary Prog-Metal of moderate complexity, with a rather dark overall atmosphere. Structurally, by the level of progressiveness and by the density of sound, it reminds of classic Queensryche ('86-'88) and Fates Warning's "Disconnection".
www.live4metal.com
Transient - Demo 2004 (Self Released)
Review by Metal George
Progressive Metal is always a sketchy proposition. Thusly, I was worried whether or not Transient would fall amongst that tiny number of prog bands that I actually feel take time enough to write songs, rather than show off/wank for their own egos. Luckily, Transient scrape by with enough talent and heart to prove that they have the potential to break within this crowded genre. The project of multi-instrumentalist Edward Faust and vocalist Tom Engel, Transient’s self-titled 2004 demo recalls some of Prog’s biggest stars and oldest legends.
With Engel’s powerful and passionate voice bringing to mind Dream Theatre’s James LaBrie (of course), Geoff Tate (Queensryche), and Evergrey’s Tom S. Englund (mainly on the demos’ opening track, “The Circle”), who’s name is particular close in spelling to Mr. Engel’s, oddly enough. The Evergrey comparisons can also be made for “The Circle” musically, as well.
Together with it’s slight Iced Earth-esque thrashiness, it has that aggressive, modern metal sound to it that I enjoy. The second track, “What Lies Within”, is more of a traditional progressive piece, but no less enjoyable. While the sound quality is lacking, particularly in the guitar sound, Transient’s obvious potential, self-assurance, and maturity is obvious.
The band’s most original aspect lies within their knack for a certain mellow melancholy. Being that Faust is primarily a drummer, the fills and rolls contained on all these songs are all fairly impressive, as is the fans fluid and emotive guitar playing. Specifically within the hollow-ness of “What Lies Within”, there exists a vibe that proves without a shadow of a doubt that Transient know what they want to go with their sound.
Speaking of which, this “Transient Sound” is one that I hope the band develops further, as the potential displayed on these two songs is strong and just begging to be tempered
Jens Metal Page
Transient - Demo 2004
This band use to be called Winter. They are described as dark melodic progressive metal. Very technical sounding. For the two songs I listened to, What Lies Within and The Circle, they sound like real heavy ballads. I don't listen to progressive that much, so maybe that is what they are suppose to sound like. The singer has a good voice, he can hit the high notes. Reminds me of Rob Halford, but not as pitchy. Their influences are bands such as Opeth and Evergrey. This is definitely really good.
Ballbuster Magazine - USA
TRANSIENT/Same
2 tracks of sometimes tough to judge a band. This is a one man band project and let me tell you this is one hell of a job by this guy. He plays everything himself and he has a good set of lungs too (Actually, that's vocalist Tom Engel). The music is like dark metal with a edge to it. It is sort of death metal at times, but not in that brutal style. The 2 tunes are full of emotion and power to the hilt. The guy is sort of like Nonfiction at times. Track 2 is so slow and depressing and I loved it.
PyroMusic.net - Australia
Independent
2004
Transient’s two-track self-titled ’04 demo is the result of almost entirely one man (Edward Faust - ex-Etheria, Come Closer) who’s heavily influenced by the progressive rock likes of Dream Theater and doesn’t mind a decent dose of heavy metal either. Primarily a drummer, but with many other musical talents, he’s managed to put together a well-thought out, well-executed demo that will hopefully lead to a record deal of some sort as Transient come packing a lot of potential.
Aside from the to-be-expected low level of aural clarity (it’s not all that often a demo produced on a some-string budget comes out sounding like a dream), Transient’s demo excels in pretty much every other area. With a powerful high-ranging voice, vocally Tom Engel reminds me at times of James LaBraie, and musically (oddly enough) I’m consistently reminded of darker Dream Theater during both tracks, with touches of Fates Warning popping in too. This comparison should be taken as the highest of compliments and even thinking about coming close to touching the likes of Dream Theater is something a lot of bands will only ever dream of. The fact that Edward himself has provided the majority of the music for the album is just fantastic.
The overall package is a diverse progressive showcase that I hope will nab Transient a deal of some sort so listeners can be treated to more great music.
6.7/10
Pilgrim World
www.hamanaka.com/pilgrim2/pweng.htm
Transient - Demo 2004 (CDR)
Independent Release
(2004)
Just recently, I've got the latest demo 2004 from Ex. Etheria's drummer Edward Faust. Demo 2004 contains two tracks. I think that Edward Faust's new project Transient's musical direction is somber and dark brooding prog metal sounds a kind of similar to Fates Warning, Evergrey, and Opeth.
Even though the overall sounds of Trainsient are kind of dark and powerful, Transient's music contains melodic sensibilities and emotional roller-coaster ride with complexity of prog metal sounds. It's amazing to know that most instrumental parts played by Edward Faust (drummer) are cohesive and well-performed. The singer of Transient, Tom Engel, showcases melodic vocal lines with hookliness and skillful voicings. Indeed, it is powerful, and sometimes a bit doomy and somber. However, Transient has varied ingredients like powerfulness, hookliness, melancholic atmospheres, and complex twists and turns to make sounds fresh and original. Overall, the melody lines including vocals, guitars, and instruments have been locked well, and having haunting effects.
Of course, the leader of Transient, Edward Faust's main profession is drumming, so his drumming works are really shining, and he is definately one of talented prog metal drummer out there. To me, the track called "What Lies Within" sounds really terrific especially, and definately recommend for fans of Fates Warning, Reading Zero, Vauxdvihl, and Evergrey. "The Circle" sounds also in the similar direction of "What Lies Within,", and this one sounds quite similar to the style of Reading Zero's Satellite Session album with heavier and immediate powerful metallic feelings.
Even though there are only two tracks featured on Demo 2004, Transient have been one of promising prog metal acts in the future. I think that Transient should keep this musical direction to stretch out with a better sound productions. Edward Faust and his co. have been in the exactly right direction. Hopefully, Transient will come back in the scene of prog metal again, with better musical ideas and compositions. I believe Transient can do it, and they have potential to develop good ideas with new sparks. :-)
Doomy, dark and a bit like Metallica in a church yard especially 'The Circle' and 'What lies within' that is melodic rock like with a big patch of fog over it.
This nicely crosses metal and gothic making an intriguing listen.
Be cool to hear a full album by this guy.
www.melodic.net
reviewer - Juha
The mainman behind Transient, Edward Faust sent me a 2-track promo-cd with his band. Transient plays a dark melodic progressive metal that could be compared to Queensryche, Dream Theater,Evergrey mixed with Metallica. The singer Tom Engel has a dark and angry voice that gives the songs a more heavy sound. First song “The Circle” is dark and heavy and should appeal to fans of the heavier kind of Queensryche and Dream Theater on a dark alley with touches of Evergrey.
The 2nd song “What Lies Within” is better and is a great progressive hardrock song in the best Dream Theater style with less keyboards and more guitars but this is still very melodic. This is a song that I prefer more than the first one because this one has more melodies and hooks.
It´s hard to make a judgement from only 2 songs but if the rest of the album goes in the same vein, then this is a band that fans of dark progressive melodic metal should keep their eyes open for. But as I said,it´s only 2 tracks and we´ll have to wait and see if Edward Faust will bring us a whole album soon.
Strutter'zine.com
TRANSIENT ‘DEMO 2004’ (DEMO CDR)
It’s a pity only 2 songs are on the demo CDr of the New Jersey based band TRANSIENT, because both songs are very strong melodic progressive metaltunes like EVERGREY. It sounds a bit darker, but the band has a very good lead singer called Tom Engel, while all the instruments were played by EDWARD FAUST (ETHERIA, NEIL RAMBALDI). Both songs are very impressive (especially “What lies within” is a superb song, like a mix between old QUEENSRYCHE, late 80s FATES WARNING and DREAM THEATER), and for fans of slightly darker and modern, but still very melodic progmetal, this band is a must to check out.
(Points: 8.2 out of 10)
Tenebrous Kingdom
REVIEWER - Jason
Winter, who are currently undergoing a change of moniker, are a progressive duo consisting of Edward Faust and Tom Engel. (At least on this recording.) Faust handles guitars, bass, drums and percussion; Engel sings. And it's an amazing combination, and this single song inspired me enough to write a review about it. So, here we go.
"The Circle" is the title of this song, and it opens very quietly. Reverberating acoustic guitar that gives the impression of a rippling pool of water is the first thing we hear, accentuated by very light taps on the cymbals; and then, for but a moment, the cymbals become louder -- teasing you into a build-up, but falling back to the gentle strumming ... and Tom, who sings quietly at first, as befits the moment. But around 1:10, the storm that had been brewing lets loose, and what follows is an exquisite progressive metal song filled with Faust's powerful, driving rhythms -- from both guitars and drums; the former receives a touch of leadwork in the form of a quiet, yet stirring solo -- and Engel's singing. Engel has quite a range and doesn't seem uncomfortable with showing it; when he goes for a high note near the end of the song I can't detect any strain, just as when he's snarling earlier in the song it doesn't come off as weak or contrived -- the man is truly gifted with a variable voice, with which he can also emote very well. I hope to hear more singing by him in the future.
Faust, on the other hand, abuses his kit like he intends to pound it into the ground. The song is a mid-paced affair and he keeps that tempo nicely with guitars and drums. The guitars reflect the link with a rippling pool of water when they first become distorted and heavy, shifting to decidedly more chunky and distinctly rhythmic riffage as the song progresses. Keyboards are used throughout, acting more as a tapestry of atmosphere than an actual instrument. The drums set the aforementioned pace, with Edward shifting timings and rhythms fluidly; never once does the rhythm section sound jerky or "disconnected" from the rest of the music -- everything is one whole, cohesion obviously being a key word in the band's camp.
The instrumental tracks are of the same ilk as "The Circle," yet also completely different. I was unsure of how I would take to these, considering Tom isn't present and I really liked his singing ... but much to my surprise (and pleasure), there isn't the slightest bit of detraction.
"What Lies Within," the first track, opens slowly with plodding drums and casually strummed guitars that segue into an acoustic interlude that, in turn, segues back to heaviness. Throughout the song the keys are subdued, lending themselves again to the call of atmosphere. At first the guitars are gentle rain despite the distortion and are backed by a steadily plucked acoustic, and the drums are played accordingly. Then things get taken up a notch, with Faust displaying a surprising amount of versatility on guitar -- he briefly utilizes a mixture of rhythms, shifting smoothly into a short but sweet lead that lends greatly to the already somewhat epic feeling of the song. After the lead we have another build-up that doesn't fail to disappoint when it reaches the crescendo: Faust sets a steady, loping pace on the drums that the guitars follow almost lightheartedly, the acoustic in the background draping the entire section in something of an ethereal cloak -- and then it fades out, and we get to hear "Absolute."
"Absolute" opens with the tinkling of wind-up music box that mellifluously alters into metal: Edward greets us first with drums, then gently strummed notes on guitar, and after some repetition segues into a continual build-up that, toward the end of the song, climaxes with seemingly triumphant keys. Edward utilizes infectious, lead-based rhythms for the majority of the song, yet it never grows redundant -- there is variation betwixt each one, and the progression of each contributes towards the eventual zenith. His drums follow suit, a veritable maelstrom kept in check by a shaky hand -- the snare and toms, the cymbals, and the kicks, all resound quite fully with every strike, and the entirety only offers proof of Faust's skill. The instruments, near the end, cut off and let the music box resume for a brief period ... and then the song itself ends.
It truly was a pleasure to hear these songs. Faust recently informed me that a full line-up will be on the next recording -- and to me, after hearing these songs, that's quite a statement to be making. Faust crafted these three amazing songs on his own, and for him to find a group of fellow musicians whom he deems capable of creating music that will (hopefully) be better or at least equal in greatness to these demo tracks is quite the pleasant surprise. I'm waiting.
These are reviews for "The Circle"
Mind-Fire.de
The whole song is a Masterpiece. The Lyrics and the music are very good and you know, that theres a big work behind this song. It`s a great production, very good sound. The alternation in this song is also great it doesn`t get uninteresting after a thousand times. Good music, that you doesn`t find often in this times! But with you it´s coming back.....again! So praise Winter, you rock!!!
http://metalopenmind.planetaclix.pt [Portuguese Metal Webzine]
Great song!
Progradio.net
DUDE THIS F******G SMOKES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MORE MORE MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hardprogradio.com
I am really liking what I'm hearing!
Endless
INTENSE!! I like it...I like it! Some real nice drum fills in there. I had to back up my RealPlayer and give it another take. I enjoyed the vocal harmonies as well. Good musicianship all the way around.
IUMA.com
Everyone holds their own on this track. No one gets super-flashy. The singing is exceptional. It runs the gammut, through 80's, 90's, to some Nu-Metal. I normally like grindcore and more dissonant works, but I can really appreciate the refinement in this song.
Sounds great! Loving the vocals! Some very intense instrumental skills. Excellent production and hard core arrangement. Overall this is an awesome display of skill and audio art.
This track is somewhat rough (or maybe it's just crappy RealPlayer), but I think it sounds great. The vocals here really blew me away, and the music is rock solid. Love to see what you guys have coming in the future.
interviews:
Transcending The Mundane: www.basementbar.com
Talking with . . . Winter
Interviewed 12/16/2002 by Brett VanPut
Interview with Eddie Faust
New Jersey based musician Eddie Faust is one of the coolest people I have encountered on the prog power metal festival circuit. It is clear that he is a dedicated musician and fan of quality music. He has arranged his life so that his time is spent either writing music, playing it, writing about, or experiencing it. He is a professional in every sense of the term and a huge supporter. Among the projects he is currently involved with is his new band Winter. They have a new song out now and are planning to record their full length debut next year. Here is Eddie to tell us more about it.
Tell me about Winter and your future plans?
Winter is a writing project I started about two years ago, but only began evolve recently. It is progressive metal inspired by Pain Of Salvation, Lemur Voice, Ark, Nevermore, Jeff Buckley, Braindance; way too many more to list. I'd like to set up enough material to begin recording a full length album next year, maybe do some shows. Right now, I'm just looking to get the ball rolling.
Do you feel Winter's purpose is to fully express your songwriting and ability as a multi instrumentalist?
I'd say it's to express my songwriting. I'm not looking to really use this as a vehicle based for instrument showcasing; I'm just looking to write good songs, and hopefully have people enjoy them. This is my first venture doing my band, and I just want to make an honest musical expression.
Tell me about the vocalist you employed for this project.
That would be Tom Engel. He was referred to me by Neil Rambaldi, an instrumental guitarist who I do live support for on drums. My brother (R. Sean Faust), also mentioned him. I was looking for someone that could do it all; low, high, soft, brutal, and everything in between, but I didn't want the ego or temperament to accompany the ability. I trusted these recommendations and made contact and sent him a tape and said: "here's the music, and the lyrical concept. Let's see what you can do." The recording I have up on MP3.com and IUMA.com was actually his audition, so to speak. I was very impressed with what he did, and found him very easy going. The responses have been positive. I'm very proud to have him in this project.
Briefly describe the projects you've worked on through the years as a musician.
They vary; metal, prog, fusion, industrial, cover and tribute acts. 85% of my career has been that of a session player or hired gun. Most of my work has been that of a drummer and/or backing vocalist.
Will you continue with Rivera Bomma?
That was a one-time deal where I did the album. They have since found a full time drummer.
How do you feel about the demise of 60MD?
I was bummed. That was a band I really enjoyed playing with. I was only a hired gun with them, and was somewhat sad to hand the sticks over to the new guy. They were a great band. They will continue with Anger Of The Lamb, and John Mosco (vocals) will be doing a new project on his own. I respect their decision and wish them nothing but the best.
Tell me about the other projects (books, videos, etc.) you are currently working on.
I have one drumming book "Foundations and Explorations" available on my website at www.angelfire.com/band/Edrums. I am in the process of completing volume 2 of that series. It discusses refining basic concepts as a foundation and adding things on to enhance one's playing and establish the drummer's own identity. For example; there are 84 beats in the first section, but by the time you are done going through everything, it becomes well over 1,000, and that is not including individual interpretation. I expect to have the second one out early next year.
Are you currently looking for another band to play with, or are you focusing on your own projects at this time?
I'm going to stick with Winter, and my other existing projects. I have enough on my plate as is.
What is your advice to someone looking for a career as a drummer?
Know what you are doing. Keep your ear to the ground and see what your competition is. Always upgrade and refine yourself. If you can't do something better, do it differently. Most important, keep a cool head in tough situations (not the easiest thing to do), and maintain an open mind. All in all, be honest about what you do and how you do it. Be the best you can, but take the steps to make yourself better. I think this would apply to any instrumentalist.
What occupies your time when you're not involved with music?
On top of performing and teaching, I'm also a medical massage therapist which I will be opening twenty hours a week once I renew my certification. I have also been doing martial arts for a couple years. I have a girlfriend who I try to spend as much time with as possible. She is very understanding and supportive about my hectic lifestyle and has not spoken a negative word of it, which makes everything I do that much better. There would be times I have plenty of free time to do the other things I love to do, and then I go through months where music is all I'm doing. I love playing and writing music, but I also enjoy having a life.
Do you feel a sense of fulfillment in regard to your career thus far?
I can finally say I feel fulfilled with what I do, even though Winter is only in it's infancy.
What do you want to have happen for you to feel satisfied?
Just for people to appreciate my music for what it is.
What bands do you feel are making an impact on the current metal scene?
That's impossible for me to answer, since I don't keep track of things like that. I listen to what I like, regardless of that band's popularity.
What are your plans for next year? Any new recordings due?
Getting a real website up. I'm also leaning towards the idea of having a full lineup. I feel the songs will work better with addition interpretation and execution. I'm speaking with a drummer (that is so weird to say), and a bassist. I will need a keyboardist and another guitarist. I will be handling guitar and the bulk of the songwriting. I would also like to play some of the festivals in the States like Powermad, and would love to play Prog Power again. I would like to have an album done and released by next summer, full line up or not, but because things can happen, I know better than to give an actual date without a product ready to go. One step at a time.
Final comments?
To those whom have listened and showed support, thank you. That makes all the hours worth it.
