RIVERSIDE are one of the biggest progressive bands nowadays, and their fifth album, "Shrine Of New Generation Slaves (SONGS)" confirms it. Recorded in Warsaw, at the same studios as the trilogy "Reality Dream", Serakos Studio. Positive reviews haven't take long to appear (album of the month on the German progressive magazine Eclipsed).
Contrasts are remarkable again, a bit farther from metallic influences to get a little closer to the art rock that starts to predominate in Poland. Tracks like "New Generation Slave" aren't less surprising, pure Black Sabbath style, an album absolutely full of nuances and surprises. We can't ignore the fantastic artwork either, made by Travis Smith (Avenged Sevenfold, Anathema, Devin Townsend, Opeth); it perfectly reflects refleja the idea "SONGS" wish to transmit: an alegory to the sad, grey future of mankind.
Mariusz Duda comments about the single "Celebrity Touch" : "It talks about the times we're living. I believe everyone has a deep wish to feel important somehow, but this need isn't usually satisfied. Some can do it, and connect with celebrities' world. This story talks about those few and about a band who chose to play far from big galleries full of bullshit art".
Riverside keep again their own style, going far from most bands who flood the progressive scene elegantly and with determination. They are currently touring the wold with "New Generation Tour", which will bring them to Spain too. A must!
RIVERSIDE + Guest
Don't miss them:
Friday 27th September, 19:30 hrs.
Sala Caracol - (Madrid)
Get your tickets: Sun Records, Fnac, Carrefour, Ticketmaster.es net sale points and the phone number 902 150 025 and ticketea.com
Saturday 28th September, 19:30 hrs.
Sala Salamandra 1- (L'Hospitalet, Barcelona)
Get your tickets: Revolver, Pentagram, Fnac, Carrefour, Ticketmaster.es net sale points and the phone number 902 150 025 and ticketea.com
Sunday 29th September, 19:30 hrs.
Sala de Cámara de Baluarte - (Pamplona, Navarra).
Sunday 29th September, 19:30 hrs.
Sala de Cámara de Baluarte - (Pamplona, Navarra).
Get your tickets: Baluarte, Fnac, Carrefour, Ticketmaster.es net sale points and the phone number 902 150 025 and ticketea.com
Don't forget to listen to:
"Celebrity Touch", "New Generation Slave", "Conceiving You", "Left Out"
