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Anteater · 09-27-2013, 08:17 PM

The Omega Experiment – Self-Titled (2012/2013)

Genre: Progressive/Atmospheric Metal
Sounds Like: Devin Townsend, Anathema, TesseracT

So, since Metal Month is just about here, feel like asking...who here is a fan of Heavy Devy?

*looks around as everyone raises their hand* Good, because The Omega Experiment are one helluva Townsendian knockoff if there ever was one, as well as being one of metal music's best kept secrets of the last year or so.

A quick bit of background: the guys behind this project are a dynamic duo from Michigan, Dan Wieten (singer/guitarist) and Ryan Aldridge (keyboardist). After releasing a killer EP back in 2011 or so, they caught the attention of Devin Townsend himself and proved to be an incredibly popular opening act during his Deconstruction tour. Which really helps when you have a musical approach that's as enthralling, atmospheric and professional as the guy you are opening for!

So, onto the independent self-titled debut they released last year (but got re-released this year officially): basically, its pretty damn close to perfect. Dan's got a more "pop-rock" sort of voice than Devin does, but when you layer him a billion times over and give him a killer hook to work with on soaring single-worthy numbers like 'Gift' or 'Karma', the results are spectacular.

Although its never stated explicitly, the album plays out a bit like a concept record about substance addiction and recovery, with the songs themselves following the ups and downs that come with the territory. That being said, the music is so engrossing and stratospheric that the lyrics become almost like an afterthought, but its still interesting nevertheless.

But enough beating around the bush: if anyone has an itch to sink their teeth into some indie modern melodic metal with a serious case of Devin Townsenditus...you've come to the right bus stop.

Oh, and for those of you living in Europe., they're going to be at ProgPower 2013 in a few weeks with Hacride, Fates Warning and Shadow Gallery....don't miss 'em if you get the opportunity!!