(Progressive Metal) To-Mera - Exile - 2012, FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Conceived in early 2005, To-Mera came into the world with a simple mission statement: to push the art form of contemporary progressive metal forwards. By drawing upon a wide array of influences from across the musical spectrum, To-Mera have concocted a unique blend of forward-thinking metal.

Their first album,"Transcendental", was released in 2006 by Candlelight Records, and was hailed as a bold musical statement by the mainstream musical press. Such critical acclaim led to the band securing support slots with the likes of Emperor, Dream Theater and Fates Warning.

Not content to rest on their laurels, To-Mera returned in 2008 with their second progressive metal masterpiece "Delusions", subsequently nominated for 'best progressive metal album' of 2008 on the prestigious Metal Storm site along with names like Opeth and Cynic. With a new, enhanced line-up, the band played various European destinations including Spain, the UK, France and Hungary (as guests of Pain of Salvation) in support of the album.

After a brief trip to France as the guests of Adagio in early 2009, the band parted ways with Candlelight Records, and began work on new material. The "Earthbound" EP was released towards the end of the year, and displayed a more mature approach to song-writing, showcasing the fresh sound that new members Richard Henshall and Mark Harrington brought to the band.
The end of 2009 saw To-Mera appear at the Belgian Metal Female Voices Festival, as well as guests of Stream of Passion in the Netherlands.

Throughout the period of 2010-2011, which included a UK support slot on Theatre of Tragedy's farewell tour and an appearance at the first edition of Fused Festival, the band turned their attention towards the creation of an ambitious new project - a concept album that would explore the trials and tribulations of human existence. The end result, "Exile", is the band's first self-produced effort, allowing them to have full creative control of the recording process. It also features guest performances from Marcela Bovio (Stream of Passion), Stephan Forté (Adagio) and Ray Hearne (Haken).

http://www.to-mera.com
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Julie Kiss - Vocals
Tom MacLean - Guitars
Paul Westwood - Drums
Richard Henshall - Keys
Mark Harrington - Bass