(Progressive Melodic Metal) Time Machine - Project: Time Scanning (EP) - 1993, FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

01. Back Across The Centuries:
. . . I. Time Machine
02. 753 A.C., Ab Urbe Condita:
. . . I. Breaking Borders
. . . II. Subtle Aggression, Mind Kill
. . . III. Riots In The Colonies
. . . IV. Divine Intervention
. . . V. For The Glory Of The Nation
. . . VI. Setting Borders
03. Holy Man:
. . . I. Religion? What Religion?
. . . II. Industrial Crusaders
. . . III. Religion? What Religion?
. . . (reprise)
04. Lovers' Night In Venice
05. Medieval Lady
06. Past And Future:
. . . I. Memories
. . . II. Present
. . . III. Hope
07. History:
. . . I. Earth's Dawn
. . . II. History (Stonehenge Hill)
. . . III. Life Again

Project: Time Scanning was originally released as an EP in Japan. It was followed by second Japanese EP “Dungeons of the Vatican.” The re-issue of Project: Time Scanning includes the original EP and two bonus tracks.

Time Machine can be compared with Dream Theater and any number of other progressive metal bands. They have all the elements: odd time signatures and changes, crunchy riffing guitars, keyboards, operatic vocals and so on. The difference is that where others are clones, Time Machine is quality. The compositions are very tight with a lot of attention paid to the details. The level of technical excellence is head and shoulders above the run of the mill for progressive metal. It leaves some a little cold since it is so precise, but others love the razor edge walked by this band.

The music is solid progressive metal with neo-classical leanings in the typical Italian style. The singer has a bit of an accent, but no more than what you would expect from having heard other Italian prog bands. Even for such an early release, there is a cohesive feel to the songs. The variety is really pleasing. This disc shows the amazing potential of this band and really promises great things for the future, things that were delivered in spades on Act II: Galileo, perhaps one of the greatest progressive metal concept discs ever written. For those who can’t get enough of the majestic, epic power prog, this disc is sure to please.

Review by Matthew Braymiller
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Andrea Ruggeri - lead and backing vocals
Ivan Oggioni - rhythm guitars
Lorenzo Deho - bass and rhythm guitars, backing vocals and additional keyboards
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Roberto Gramegna - keyboards
Roberto Besana - drums and percussion
Tony Priolo - guitar solos
Fabio Pagani - vocals on 3 & 6