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Portland, Oregon, USA |
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Progressive Metal |
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November 1, 2006
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Last update/review:
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November 1, 2006
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Degree Absolute
Degree Absolute was formed by Aaron Bell, originally as a solo
project (he recorded an initial demo by himself, before recruiting
a proper band).
Both he and drummer Doug Beary are part of the prog metal band
Defyance,
and while both that band and this one specialize in
progressive metal, the similarities end there, as
Degree Absolute
(the 2006 self-titled debut) is a bit more exploratory,
ranging from a heavier, prog/thrash approach (
Exist)
to the odd but cool industrial tinge
Really, over the course of ten songs there is quite a
diversity of prog metal styles, refreshing in an age where many
bands lock onto a single all-encompassing sound that never
deviates from one song to the next.
This is one of the best prog metal albums released this year,
and a surefire recommendation for prog fans.
Current Members
Aaron Bell
guitars/keyboards/vocals (Defyance)
Dave Lindeman
bass
Doug Beary
drums (Defyance)
Discography
Degree Absolute
2006
Sensory
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- Exist
- Laughing Alone
- Questions
- Confession
- Distance
- HalfManHalfBiscuit
- Pi
- Ask Nothing of Me
- Ergo Sum
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Aaron Bell
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Dave Lindeman
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Doug Beary
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