(Progressive/Technical Metal) Annon Vin - A New Gate - 1996, MP3, 320 kbps

A New Gate is a German prog metal trio's first album. Although I do not have much information about this band, Annon Vin is really good at pulling off intricate and complex progressive instrumentals and vocal harmonies. Their musical style is kind of similar to Sieges Even and Voivod. There are lots of busy bass movements and nice guitar chord progressions with pounding and impressive drum parts throughout this album.

Due to co-production of Ralph Hubert (Mekong Delta), it sounds really well-done. In the beginning, it is bit hard to absorb, but it is worthwhile for fans who enjoy unpredictable music. A New Gate contains lots of interesting instrumentaions and vocal works. Styx's famous hit tune, Mister Roboto, was featured, and covered by Annon Vin.

On this album, I hardly heard keyboard sounds. Yet, I noticed some glocken spiral sounds and electric effects soundling like keyboards mixed well with intense prog trio rocking sounds. Overall, I enjoyed A New Gate by Annon Vin quite a lot. Well done.
(from http://hamanaka.com)

Erik Grosch - guitars and vocals
Tom Brenneis - bass and vocals
Uwe Ruppel - drums and vocals