BiografieOriginally formed by Tomer Pink in 1997 Subterranean Masquerade´s dysfunctional music revolution was first introduced to the world with the release of "Temporary Psychotic State" in April of 2004; a two track EP and the first chapter of the "X" trilogy, a conceptual story revolving around the life of an everyman protagonist. The EP released on The End Record quickly received high praises from media and fans alike, the blend of multi genes elements ranging from soft psychedelic Rock N Roll to progressive neo-metal into a feast of colors and sounds gained the band a genre defining status.



That same month the band recorded the track “Summoning Of The Muse” for “The Lotus Eaters,” a Dead Can Dance tribute on Black Lotus Records. Subterranean Masquerade’s homage to the originators of the Dark Wave sound was done with a lot of ambition and creativity, as the band dissected the song and reconstructed the foundation with passages taken from several other Dead Can Dance tracks.



Devoted to his vision for the band, Pink entered Utah’s Counterpoint Studios in July of 2004 in order to plant the seeds to the long awaited full-length album, “Suspended Animation Dreams", armed with a top notch cast of players including vocalist Paul Kuhr (Novembers Doom), guitarist/bassist Jake Depolitte, drummer Steve Lyman, keyboardist Ben Warren, violist Brownwean Beecher, singer Susan Naud and guitarist virtuoso Willis Clow as well as Choir, strings and Horns orchestra Subterranean Masquerade crafted an 8 tracks journey that really does questioning the limits of music, linking together many genres and styles, from Urban Jazz to Folk, Classical to World Music and Progressive onto extreme Metal and creating a one of a kind mix.



Lyrically, “Suspended Animation Dreams” deals with the purest most personal inner dynamics, telling a love story painted with anger, angst and obsession, while dealing with everyday conflicts and showcasing a grim vision toward today’s ethics.



"Suspended Animation Dreams" was mixed by Grammy award winner Neil Kernon, giving the album a superb crystal clear sound, beautiful & morbid artwork provided by Travis Smith and without doubt the perfect companion to the music itself.



With the release of "Suspended Animation Dreams" subterranean Masquerade are planning to take the show on the road and currently auditioning members for a touring band, Pink is also hard working writing the material for the closing chapter of the X trilogy tentatively scheduled to start recording early next year.

Quelle: http://www.submasq.com/Discografie2004 - Temporary Psychotic State (EP)

2005 - Suspended Animation Dreams
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