(Progressive Metal) Reason - The Darkest Star - 2012, MP3, V0

Formed in the early part of 2009, Cheltenham, UK's Reason is the brainchild of ex-Vandamne/Fyrebyrds/Empire/Crywolf guitarist and songwriter Chris Gyngell and vocalist Paul Mace. The band's mission is to refine the greatest elements of melodic and progressive hard rock and metal into expansive yet direct and powerful songs; something for all fans of pre-grunge power, presented with an up-to-date energy and sentiment. Chris and Paul recruited keyboard player Gil Hird,bassist Graham Corbett and drummer Sean Feeley to complete the line-up. Online promotion of Reason began in late 2009, and immediately brought a great deal of attention worldwide. The band`s sound somehow transcended many genres of rock and metal music, and received acclaim from all directions. By mid-2010, Reason`s song inventory was considerable, and to use a famous phrase "All killer and no filler". In June 2010, the band was contacted by U.S. production legend Beau Hill. Beau had checked out the Reason web site and liked what he heard. The band are huge admirers of Beau`s work, and an agreement was quickly made for Beau to remix a demo track for promotional purposes. The song `Rise` was selected due to it's concise, powerful and extremely melodic qualities.

Paul Mace (vocals)
Chris Gyngell (guitar, vocals)
Graham Corbett (bass)
Gil Hird (keyboards)
Sean Feeley(drums)