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Hemina - Nebulae (2014)













Year : 2014
Style : Progressive Metal , Male & Female Vocals
Country : Australia
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 110 mb

Info:

“Dark, Emotionally-driven Progressive Rock/ Metal”Finally the sophomore release from Australian Dark Progressive Metallers HEMINA, with their new work ‘Nebulae’. The album continues to develop the band’s melodic sound and use of various vocal timbres and four-part harmonies, whilst bringing the crushing groove of djent and the pop sensibilities of new-wave and modern rock.HEMINA hit the studio in 2013 after the loss of their drummer Mathew Irsak and got writing music that was instant and immediate, whilst never straying from their goals to create an emotional, dark-yet-uplifting and melodic sound which can be heard in each of the 10 tracks on ‘Nebulae’. Like ‘Synthetic’; the band’s debut, ‘Nebulae’ is conceptual in nature although perhaps less tied to a narrative structure, however in short it explores an as yet unnamed woman’s battle and adventure through lucid dreaming to find something more than she is in her waking life, and the depths in which she will dive to find transcendence. It forms an element of a master story of which HEMINA will develop in further albums and which ‘Synthetic’ was also ultimately a part of.‘Nebulae’ is entirely self produced by the band with a modern approach to the production whilst maintaining the clarity and balance that comes from mindful consideration of dynamic range. HEMINA’s signature blend of synth backdrops, monolithic riffs, varied vocals, melodic twin leads and an increased ear for groove can all be expected from experiencing ‘Nebulae’ as well as a slight departure from the über-Progressive classical structures of ‘Synthetic’ with more accessible traditional song structures.HEMINA puts melody, songwriting and emotion before any of the instrumental histrionics one may typically think of in today’s world of Progressive music whilst still maintaining the level of technical proficiency listeners have grown accustomed to. After 2 years of shows with the likes of Kamelot, Voyager, Chaos Divine and Caligula’s Horse across Australia – the band are back with what is their strongest work to date.

Line Up:

Jessica Martin - Bass, Vocals
Mitch Coull - Guitars, Vocals
Douglas Skene - Guitars, Vocals - See also: Anubis, ex-Avarin
Phillip Eltakchi - Keyboards, Vocals - See also: ex-Avarin

Tracklist:

01. Before 02:04
02. Nightlives 07:15
03. Freedom 03:27
04. Lust 05:48
05. Soulmates 05:59
06. Strength 07:52
07. Loss 04:26
08. Hope 06:24
09. Promise 03:48
10. Otherworldly 13:07




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Hemina - Night Echoes (Digipak Edition) (2019)













Year : 2019
Style : Progressive Metal , Male & Female Vocals
Country : Australia
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 140 mb

Bio:

“Dark, Emotionally-driven Progressive Rock/ Metal”Finally the sophomore release from Australian Dark Progressive Metallers HEMINA, with their new work ‘Nebulae’. The album continues to develop the band’s melodic sound and use of various vocal timbres and four-part harmonies, whilst bringing the crushing groove of djent and the pop sensibilities of new-wave and modern rock.HEMINA hit the studio in 2013 after the loss of their drummer Mathew Irsak and got writing music that was instant and immediate, whilst never straying from their goals to create an emotional, dark-yet-uplifting and melodic sound which can be heard in each of the 10 tracks on ‘Nebulae’. Like ‘Synthetic’; the band’s debut, ‘Nebulae’ is conceptual in nature although perhaps less tied to a narrative structure, however in short it explores an as yet unnamed woman’s battle and adventure through lucid dreaming to find something more than she is in her waking life, and the depths in which she will dive to find transcendence. It forms an element of a master story of which HEMINA will develop in further albums and which ‘Synthetic’ was also ultimately a part of.‘Nebulae’ is entirely self produced by the band with a modern approach to the production whilst maintaining the clarity and balance that comes from mindful consideration of dynamic range. HEMINA’s signature blend of synth backdrops, monolithic riffs, varied vocals, melodic twin leads and an increased ear for groove can all be expected from experiencing ‘Nebulae’ as well as a slight departure from the über-Progressive classical structures of ‘Synthetic’ with more accessible traditional song structures.HEMINA puts melody, songwriting and emotion before any of the instrumental histrionics one may typically think of in today’s world of Progressive music whilst still maintaining the level of technical proficiency listeners have grown accustomed to. After 2 years of shows with the likes of Kamelot, Voyager, Chaos Divine and Caligula’s Horse across Australia – the band are back with what is their strongest work to date.

Album:

A concept album focusing on a young man trying to navigate adolescence following the loss of his father to suicide ... the next piece in the Hemina universe previously established by "Synthetic", "Nebulae" and "Venus". Hemina is a 4-piece progressive metal band from Sydney, Australia. The band's sound has been described as a unique combination of hard hitting syncopated grooves, lush synth backwashes, multi-part vocal harmonies and blistering memorable leads with a focus on songwriting and emotion. The band has supported international bands Uriah Heep, Kamelot, Apocalyptica, Queensrÿche and soon-to-be Haken. They have shared the stage with Aussie legends Caligula's Horse, Chaos Divine, Voyager, Twelve Foot Ninja, Divine Ascension and Breaking Orbit among many others and simply live for the stage. Hemina's first three albums were met with critical acclaim traversing many different sides of the band's sonic spectrum: from the complex and dark to the immediate and uplifting. The release of "Venus" saw Hemina taking their music overseas for the first time, culminating in performances at ProgPower Europe (Netherlands) and Euroblast (Germany).The band's fourth album, "Night Echoes", is the most collaborative work to date offering the eclectic flavours of what fans have come to expect in the past as well as a new palette and range of emotional expression never before heard from the band. Hemina returns with a more concise 45-minute concept album exploring adolescence, nostalgia, grief and loss in the 21st century with a thematic arc to accompany and elaborate on their previous conceptual output. "Night Echoes" is Hemina at its most emotional and melodic, without ignoring the aggressive and venomous side that keeps the music in balance. All with a powerful modern production and mix crafted by Skene at Ploughman Studios with audiophile mastering from Ermin Hamidovic at Systematic Productions (Periphery, Devin Townsend, Plini, Architects). This is Hemina at its best.

Line Up:

Douglas Skene (v, g, k)
Mitch Coull (g, v)
Jessica Martin (b, v)
Nathan McMahon (d, p, v)

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Selin Akbasogullari (v on tr. 6)
Phill Eltakchi (v on tr. 4)
Reece Denton (x, ocarina on tr. 5)
Dean Bennison (slg on tr. 9)
Anthony Stewart (musical box on tr. 8)

Tracklist:

01. The Only Way
02. What's the Catch?
03. We Will
04. One Short
05. Flat
06. Everything Unsaid
07. Nostalgia
08. In Technicolour
09. Flicker




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Hemina - Romancing The Ether (2CD) (2023)











Year : 2023
Style : Progressive Metal , Male & Female Vocals
Country : Australia
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 162 mb

Bio:

“Dark, Emotionally-driven Progressive Rock/ Metal”Finally the sophomore release from Australian Dark Progressive Metallers HEMINA, with their new work ‘Nebulae’. The album continues to develop the band’s melodic sound and use of various vocal timbres and four-part harmonies, whilst bringing the crushing groove of djent and the pop sensibilities of new-wave and modern rock.HEMINA hit the studio in 2013 after the loss of their drummer Mathew Irsak and got writing music that was instant and immediate, whilst never straying from their goals to create an emotional, dark-yet-uplifting and melodic sound which can be heard in each of the 10 tracks on ‘Nebulae’. Like ‘Synthetic’; the band’s debut, ‘Nebulae’ is conceptual in nature although perhaps less tied to a narrative structure, however in short it explores an as yet unnamed woman’s battle and adventure through lucid dreaming to find something more than she is in her waking life, and the depths in which she will dive to find transcendence. It forms an element of a master story of which HEMINA will develop in further albums and which ‘Synthetic’ was also ultimately a part of.‘Nebulae’ is entirely self produced by the band with a modern approach to the production whilst maintaining the clarity and balance that comes from mindful consideration of dynamic range. HEMINA’s signature blend of synth backdrops, monolithic riffs, varied vocals, melodic twin leads and an increased ear for groove can all be expected from experiencing ‘Nebulae’ as well as a slight departure from the über-Progressive classical structures of ‘Synthetic’ with more accessible traditional song structures.HEMINA puts melody, songwriting and emotion before any of the instrumental histrionics one may typically think of in today’s world of Progressive music whilst still maintaining the level of technical proficiency listeners have grown accustomed to. After 2 years of shows with the likes of Kamelot, Voyager, Chaos Divine and Caligula’s Horse across Australia – the band are back with what is their strongest work to date.

Album:

Get ready to embark on a mind-bending journey with Hemina's fifth album, "Romancing The Ether", the epic conclusion to a conceptual story that has spanned the band's entire back catalogue. Explore the continuation of the adolescent's story from "Night Echoes", the child of the characters developed in the previous albums "Synthetic", "Nebulae" and "Venus". This album delves into the innermost motivations of family, meaning and belonging through a psychological and spiritual journey. The 35-minute track is divided into 6 movements, each exploring the depths of the human psyche in a unique way. Immerse yourself in Hemina's signature syncopated grooves, multi-part vocal harmonies and melodic signatures that are pushed to the limits. This album features over 100-part choral vocal arrangements and for the first time, live orchestral strings and 8-string guitars. "Romancing The Ether" is a genre-bending experience that draws influences from neo-soul, world music, ambient and psytrance. The result is a cathartic musical journey that is as uplifting as it is dark and visceral.Hemina is a progressive metal band from Sydney, Australia, that has shared the stage with international bands like Opeth, Haken, Queensrÿche, Protest The Hero, Kamelot, Apocalyptica and Uriah Heep, as well as Australian legends like Caligula's Horse, Chaos Divine, Voyager, Twelve Foot Ninja, Toehider and Teramaze culminating in performances at Progpower Europe (Netherlands) and Euroblast (Germany). The previous four albums, "Synthetic", "Nebulae", "Venus" and "Night Echoes", were met with critical acclaim and showcased the band's versatility and range. With "Romancing The Ether", Hemina has once again paired with audiophile mastering engineer extraordinaire Ermin Hamidovic at Systematic Productions (Periphery, Devin Townsend, Plini, Architects) delivering the most polished, dynamic production to date.

Line Up:

Douglas Skene - Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
Mitch Coull - Guitar, Vocals
Jessica Martin - Bass, Vocals
Nathan McMahon - Drums, Vocals

Production:

Produced by Douglas Skene at Ploughman Studios
Mixed by Douglas Skene at Ploughman Studios
Mastered by Ermin Hamidovic at Systematic Productions
Lyrics by Douglas Skene and Jessica Martin
Music Performed by Hemina
Drums Recorded at Macarthur Academy of Music
Drum Engineering by Nathan McMahon and Reece Denton
Additional Vocals by Phill Eltakchi
Piano by Anthony Stewart
Hammond Organ by David Eaton
Violin and Viola by Maria Grigoryeva
Cello by Natalia Nazarova
Additional Production on ‘Dissolution’ by Stuart Stawman
Artwork by Patrick Quirke
Band Photography by Mitch Coull
Album Packaging Design by Nathan McMahon

Tracklist:

CD1:

01. Romancing the Ether (35:02)

CD2:

01. Intention (Romancing the Ether, Pt. 1) (0:55)
02. Strike Four (Romancing the Ether, Pt. 2) (10:49)
03. Embraced by Clouds (Romancing the Ether, Pt. 3) (10:09)
04. Dissolution (Romancing the Ether, Pt. 4) (4:09)
05. Revelations (Romancing the Ether, Pt. 5) (7:32)
06. Integration (Romancing the Ether, Pt. 6) (1:28)




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