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Avandra “Descender” [2019]

Avandra ascends to the outer reaches of the progsphere.

One of the first bands to ever be signed from the tropical island of Puerto Rico, Avandra blew us away with their captivating approach to prog metal.

Following in the footsteps of Astronoid and SERDCE, Avandra fuses extremely dexterous performance alongside an otherworldly atmosphere, creating an uplifting and almost alien experience.

Drawing upon further traditional prog influences like Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree, Opeth, and Cynic; the band navigates traditional prog waters with ease but also mixes in some of the most unique vocals to ever be heard in metal, described by some to sound like Seal! (yes that “Kiss from a Rose” Seal)

An odd comparison on paper, but one that works beautifully.

“Descender” not only sees the band travel leaps beyond their promising debut, but also bringing on massive featurings by Kevin Moore (Dream Theater), Daniel Schwartz (Astronoid), and Richard Henshall (HAKEN).

The artwork for “Descender” was created by the legendary Seempieces - The Art of Travis Smith, who has worked alongside us on the "Strapping Young Lad", Moonsorrow, and Emperor official boxes. But this is the first time we've brought him onboard to create original art for one of our bands.

The album was mixed by Daniel Schwartz and mastered by Magnus Lindberg (Cult of Luna).

Thrilled to share this young band with the world.

This is the second to last signing to Blood Music.

Lyric video is now available via Prog Magazine UK!!

https://www.loudersound.com/news/former-dream-theater-man-kevin-moore-guests-with-puerto-rican-proggers-avandra

Pre-orders are now live!!

http://www.blood-music.com/store

Release date: April 26th, 2019.

Track list:

1. Beyond the Threshold: Part 1 – Helios Awakens
2. Beyond the Threshold: Part 2 – Helios Descends
3. A Decision Must Be Made
4. The Narrowing of Meaning (feat. Richard Henshall)
5. Even//You
6. Adder's Bite
7. Derelict Minds (feat. Kevin Moore)
8. Q.E. (feat. Daniel Schwartz)