TesseracT (Band)
TesseracT is a British progressive metal band.
History
Originally thought of as a solo project, Acle Kahney 2003 founded the band TesseracT. However, after a few attempts record a demo, he rejected the idea again. In spring 2006, Acle Kahney reported with a new line-up consisting of guitarist James Monteith, bassist Amos Williams and drummer Jay Postone back. It was followed the same year the first demo, followed by appearances at Hammerfest, Bloodstock Festival and the Hellfire Festival.
In early 2009 came singer Dan Tompkins added to the band. In addition, the song Lament Hammer November 2009 issue appeared on the accompanying CD of Metal.
2010 closed the band with the German record label Century Media a contract. End of October 2010, the band released their first EP with Concealing Fate, which should make a foretaste of the upcoming album which would be released in 2011. Following the release of the first EP, the band did a small tour through North America, which was also Devin Townsend took part.
In addition, the song Nascent appeared on the accompanying DVD of Metal Hammer in the April issue of 2011.
One - On March 18, 2011, the first album was released. In addition to the normal version, it appeared as a limited edition digipak with CD and DVD.
Another EP called Perspective was published on 21 May 2012 on the five songs are included. With a cover of the song Dream Brother by Jeff Buckley and continue four songs from the album One, which were re-recorded with new singer Elliot Coleman and acoustically played up on Eden 2.0. There is also a deluxe version of Perspective, on which all the songs of the normal version are also included as an instrumental version.
On June 12, 2012 TesseracT announced that Coleman left the band:
Unfortunately, our good friend Elliot has decided to leave Team TesseracT. We would like to thank Elliot for everything he has done for us. We have loved it to have him as part of this " beast ". He Introduced us to a completely Call different side of our sound, as well the delights of Pho! These are things for which we will always be grateful. So we are as we write and record album 2 still looking for this one special person that the new full-time singer with TesseracT will be.
On September 7, 2012 TesseracT announced that they have a new singer but still secret and found the new single Nocturne on October 12, 2012 veröffentlichen.Auch different shows in Europe were announced, including the Euro Blast Festival.
It was later revealed that it was the new singer to Ashe O'Hara from the band Voices From The Fuselage. TesseracT gave this known in a small blog entry:
We know that the search for a new singer seemed to take forever but we wanted to be sure to find someone that suits us both on stage and in the studio perfectly. And Ashe is exactly this someone. We are particularly pleased about the support and patience have placed in us and our fans are looking forward to the next chapter TESSERACT.
On December 15, 2012 guitarist James Monteith announced in an interview with Radio Gothestro that they are planning the release of their second album in the spring of 2013. He also said that the second album will be much more melodic than the previous releases. TesseracT said that Altered State will be softer and more jazz and folk influences will have as One.
On 28 February 2013 it was announced prior to publication May 27, 2013, the date of publication, a track list and a UK tour with The Algorithm and Enochian Theory. The album is a 51- minute flowing piece, which was divided into four major sections (Of Matter Of Mind Of Reality Of Energy ). Each section contains multiple tracks. Even the cover of the album was revealed.
Discography
Demos and EPs
- 2006: Demo
- 2007: Demo
- 2010: Concealing Fate
- 2012: Perspective
Albums
- 2011: One
- 2013: Altered State