Ascension

Talamasca | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 9, 2002)
• Original Release Date: July 9, 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• ASIN: B00006GES3
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #623,841 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Cry For War

2. Twisted Strand

3. The Unspoken Word

4. Realization

5. Fear

6. Collective

7. The Cloak

8. The Virtuous Man

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist

TALAMASCA returns with Ascension, the follow-up to their critically acclaimed debut, Projection.TALAMASCA further refine their sound on Ascension, escaping the HELSTAR/ FATES WARNING comparisons to create their own unique style.

Appleton, Wisconsin's TALAMASCA have written some of the heaviest, yet memorable compositions in the genre since their inception in 1994, and have quickly become one of the leading artists in progressive metal. TALAMASCA has been chosen to appear on the prestigious Rock Hard Magazine's "Unerhort!Volume III" CD compilation, as well as the Warning: Minds of Raging Empires Queensryche tribute album on Siegen/Adrenaline Records, where they performed "The Whisper."

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Talamasca by Adrian Gay, Maximum Ink music magazine, February 24, 2003

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Alice Schneiderman (MADISON, WI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ascension (Audio CD)

Wisconsin's own Talamasca has produced their second tantalizing piece of progressive metal called Ascension. Aptly named, it takes you through visions of philosophy, moral question, and poetic contemplation that are sure to challenge the attentive listener's consciousness. Ascension packs in the complex rhythms, exacting solos, and multiple time changes that prog-metal fans desire. Each song feeds your intellect with soulful content, and your ear with succulent melody. The level of production in this piece noticeably exceeds their first album. Ascension is an all around step up in creativity for this Appleton band. Vocalist Steve Gentz shines with a well-honed tonal range, not unlike Geoff Tate. Andy Paredes demonstrates guitar excellence being both the lead and rhythm guitar of Talamasca. Bassist Brad Schuler exhibits high caliber quality that carries especially well on the fourth track, Realization. Matt Belanger tops off this four piece with a framework of percussion that portrays solid timing, acrobatic fills, and virtuous complexity. The influences of Fates Warning, King Diamond, Queensryche, and hints of Psychotic Waltz show through in their music. Unleashed in the fall of 2002, Ascension is building notoriety around the U.S. and Europe recently being reviewed in the February 2003 issue Metal Maniacs magazine. An official CD release show is scheduled for March 1st at Ryan's Ballroom in Combined Locks, WI. Adrian Gay

4.0 out of 5 stars Talamasca by Adrian Gay of Maximimum Ink music magazine, February 24, 2003

By 

Alice Schneiderman (MADISON, WI United States) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Ascension (Audio CD)

Wisconsin's own Talamasca has produced their second tantalizing piece of progressive metal called Ascension. Aptly named, it takes you through visions of philosophy, moral question, and poetic contemplation that are sure to challenge the attentive listener's consciousness. Ascension packs in the complex rhythms, exacting solos, and multiple time changes that prog-metal fans desire. Each song feeds your intellect with soulful content, and your ear with succulent melody. The level of production in this piece noticeably exceeds their first album. Ascension is an all around step up in creativity for this Appleton band. Vocalist Steve Gentz shines with a well-honed tonal range, not unlike Geoff Tate. Andy Paredes demonstrates guitar excellence being both the lead and rhythm guitar of Talamasca. Bassist Brad Schuler exhibits high caliber quality that carries especially well on the fourth track, Realization. Matt Belanger tops off this four piece with a framework of percussion that portrays solid timing, acrobatic fills, and virtuous complexity. The influences of Fates Warning, King Diamond, Queensryche, and hints of Psychotic Waltz show through in their music. Unleashed in the fall of 2002, Ascension is building notoriety around the U.S. and Europe recently being reviewed in the February 2003 issue Metal Maniacs magazine. An official CD release show is scheduled for March 1st at Ryan's Ballroom in Combined Locks, WI. Adrian Gay, Maximum Ink music magazine