Freshly signed to Lion Music in early 2009,
Finnish melodic progressive metallers Status
Minor deliver their debut album “Dialog”
on September 11th 2009. Home to seven catchy
progressive metal masterpieces, this is
a debut that is both modern in sound and
outlook with a fresh melodic edge mixed
with the heavier side of progressive metal,
and one that sees guitar and keyboards form
a tight yet open partnership backed up by
the tight rhythm section over strong rhythms
and arrangements.
Vocalist Markku Kuikka
has a tonality which serves up a darker
flavour than the more traditional progressive
metal voice, further aiding the bands distinct
sound and holds more crossover appeal potential.
With
their debut album Status Minor have delivered
an album that is a strong marriage between
song craft and musicianship all enwrapped
with a dark edge and overtone.
Lyrically
the album touches on subjects of human emotions,
problems and acts between people. The pinnacle
of the album is the title song “Dialog”,
an emotionally charged track with a running
length over 15 minutes. For the title track
the band used voice actors to strengthen
the mood which, when blended with the band
musical prowess makes for a very satisfying
metal experience from this original and
highly captivating track.
Comprised
of five highly competent musicians, Status
Minor’s foundations were laid by guitarist
Sami Saarinen in 2002, and little by little
the line-up evolved to what it is today:
Markku Kuikka - vocals, Jukka Karinen -
keyboards, Eero Pakkanen – bass and
Rolf Pilve - drums. The bands musical roots
and influences are wide-spread which helps
with the bands creativity, yet the band
are able to define their own take on progressive
metal with a great deal of adaptability.
Having
released two promotional international press
praised EPs prior to signing with Lion Music,
along with a good deal of live performances
allowed Status Minor the time to forge their
own sound and write songs that have ultimately
led to the quality heard on their full length
debut album.
Status
Minor are another band propelling the Scandinavian
progressive metal scene onto new heights,
and comes recommended for fans of label
mates Seventh Wonder and Mind’s Eye
along with those of Evergrey and Vanden
Plas.
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Top quality progressive metal from
Finland.
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“Dialog” is a incredibly strong debut
album from Status Minor.
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Reviews in all leading rock/metal press.
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Status Minor are available for interview
in English or Swedish via phone or email, to
arrange your
publication/webzines interview please
contact promo@lionmusic.com.
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