Year : 2020
Style : Progressive Metal
Country : Germany
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 138 mb
Bio:
In 2008 Thoughts Factory began as a studio project, led by Sven Schornstein (keyboards) and Marcus Becker (ex-frontman and vocalist). Shortly after, Bernd Schönegge joined the project. Sometime later two more professional musicians - Chris Maldener (drums) and Markus Wittmann (guitar) - joined the band at the end of 2011.In December 2012 recording sessions began for a concept album, starting at Kohlekeller Studios and simultaneously at Svens Secret Soul Studio. The goal was to mix and master the music by May 2013. An opus of diversified sound range and one of a kind listening experience was created, the object being to captivate the listener with music lasting as long as one hour. Aggressive sounds, stunning melodies and vocal passages, as well as virtuoso solos, can be heard by these performers.A while later German's most famous metal comedian Bülent Ceylan heard the "Lost" CD from Thoughts Factory and chose to feature it in the opening and intervals of his extensive Haard Rock Tour shows in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.In March 2014 TF toured with Subsignal in Germany and Austria for one week. In the summer of 2014, the band played at Bülent Ceylan’s DVD recording shows at Mannheim castle. Later on, the band supported Haken at the Colos Saal Aschaffenburg.At the end of 2015, Marcus Becker left the band and was replaced by Cornelius Wurth in early 2016. He adds a new dimension with his high vocal range, his sophisticated songwriting and - last but not least - with his highly advanced guitar playing.In 2019 the band completed the new album "Elements" for an early 2020 release.
Album:
This is the second album from German progressive metallers Thoughts Factory.Six years after the enjoyable Lost, Thoughts factory are back with a new album, a new singer, and 54 minutes of professional, accomplished metal. More than that, it’s a damn good listen too.Elements brings elements of post-rock, classic metal, and symphonic metal into the band’s progressive metal framework, and leads to a diverse, multifaceted collection of tracks.On their new album the band have opted for a more concise approach to songwriting, and gone are the 12-16-minute epics of the debut album. This restraint seems to have served them well, and the new material breathes easily and wastes little time with filler. The album is packed with catchy melodies and hooks. The dynamic, well-paced songwriting has produced songs that stick in the mind, with the right balance found between depth and instant appeal.The band are technically very proficient, but don’t neglect the emotive, passionate side of the music either. The use of keyboards is especially satisfying and successfully entwined with the music, rather than feeling tacked on. This added texture allows the band to craft layers into their music, drawing the listener in and keeping them there. The new singer has an impressive voice and good range. He puts in a striking performance, and easily allows Thoughts Factory to avoid the biggest pitfall for this sort of music – a substandard vocalist.It’s clear that Thoughts Factory have put in the work with Elements, and the end result is an enjoyable album that reeks of longevity and classic songsmithing. Developing their own musical personality further, this new album is an improvement on the first and a very strong base for the band to launch their campaign of progressive metal world domination. Here’s to them!Very highly recommended for prog and metal fans everywhere.
Line Up:
Sven Schornstein - Keyboards (2008-present) - See also: ex-Selaiah
Marcus Becker - Vocals (2008-present) - See also: Epic Rock Choir, ex-The Blue Onions
Bernd Schönegge - Bass (2010-present) -See also: ex-Spoonfull of Life, Rusted
Chris Maldener - Drums (2011-present) - See also: ex-Metower
Markus Wittmann - Guitars (2011-present)
Tracklist:
01. Mind Odyssey
02. The Burden
03. Frozen Planet
04. Fire Away
05. Nightfall
06. The Shores Of Sand And Time
07. Dawn Pt. 1
08. Dawn Pt. 2
09. Our Kingdom
10. Elements
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