VANGOUGH: Featured Artist of June 2009 - Progressive Rock Music Forum

rad, just rad

THUMBS UP to this!

I don't have this album (as of yet)

But I've listened to the 3 tracks posted on PA about 6 times each now

Needless to say, I'm impressed!

great power in evidence here

'I Know What I Like' and it's good music, well written and delivered with passion!!

Indeed a top record!

http://www.last.fm/user/colt2112

Colt - Admin Team MMA

Hi,

June 2009 Featured Artist is VANGOUGH a great Progressive Metal artist originating from USA.

They released their first album in 2009, titled Manikin Parade

The bands is promoting 3 full tracks available on their artist page , or on the front page spot.

Here's the band bio , writted by MAN OVERBOARD

VANGOUGH is a progressive metal band from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma led by producer, composer, lyricist, vocalist, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Clay Withrow.

VANGOUGH has self released their debut album "Manikin Parade" in April of 2009. Abe Hartley (keyboards) and Brandon Lopez (BECOMING THE ARCHETYPE-drums) contribute to the recording and it was mixed by Sterling Winfield (PANTERA).

VANGOUGH create a distinct blend of driving, rhythmic metal with theatrical and symphonic melodic overtones. They include many stylistic elements of their influences: PAIN OF SALVATION, DREAM THEATER, EVERGREY, A.C.T., SYMPHONY X and THE FLOWER KINGS.

More: http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=4412

An interview is scheduled, and the link will be available here.

Feel free to discuss more about the band and their music here.

Enjoy VANGOUGH proggers ! An excellent album !!!

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aapatsos Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: November 11 2005 Location: Manchester, UK Status: Offline Points: 9226	Posted: September 10 2009 at 14:55
	I received the CD from the PA monthly giveaway competition - good debut, review to follow later on

Ukeyful Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: June 27 2009 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 11	Posted: June 29 2009 at 11:45
	rad, just rad

Conor Fynes Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: February 11 2009 Location: Vancouver, CA Status: Offline Points: 3196	Posted: June 26 2009 at 17:45
	Conor likes this! :) I'm definately hearing the Pain of Salvation influences.

derektrainwreck Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: June 19 2009 Status: Offline Points: 6	Posted: June 19 2009 at 15:23
	THUMBS UP to this!

rdtprog Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Heavy, RPI, Symph, JR/F Canterbury Teams Joined: April 04 2009 Location: Mtl, QC Status: Offline Points: 5377	Posted: June 11 2009 at 08:07
	Really good! The Pain of Salvation influence is clear on this one
	Music is the refuge of souls ulcerated by happiness. Emile M. Cioran

progkidjoel Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: March 02 2009 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 19643	Posted: June 11 2009 at 06:34
	I don't have this album (as of yet) But I've listened to the 3 tracks posted on PA about 6 times each now Needless to say, I'm impressed!


kentavros Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: September 06 2006 Location: Greece Status: Offline Points: 17	Posted: June 07 2009 at 10:37
	One of the best records i have ever listen.Bravo!!.

mark-prog74 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: June 05 2009 Location: UK Status: Offline Points: 22	Posted: June 06 2009 at 09:14
	great power in evidence here
	'I Know What I Like' and it's good music, well written and delivered with passion!!

Petrovsk Mizinski Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: December 24 2007 Location: Ukraine Status: Offline Points: 25210	Posted: June 01 2009 at 13:35
	I listened to it a few weeks ago. Enjoyed it, quite good.


progmetalhead Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 15 2007 Location: England Status: Offline Points: 2081	Posted: June 01 2009 at 02:45
	Indeed a top record!
	http://www.last.fm/user/colt2112 Colt - Admin Team MMA

DamoXt7942 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Joined: October 15 2008 Location: Okayama, Japan Status: Offline Points: 17493	Posted: June 01 2009 at 02:32
	M@X, a great choice I feel. What a wonderful player Clay is...a versatile artist he can be. I love his distorted voice.


M@X Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum & Site Admin Group Co-founder, Admin & Webmaster Joined: January 29 2004 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 4049	Posted: June 01 2009 at 00:37
	Hi, June 2009 Featured Artist is VANGOUGH a great Progressive Metal artist originating from USA. They released their first album in 2009, titled Manikin Parade The bands is promoting 3 full tracks available on their artist page , or on the front page spot. Here's the band bio , writted by MAN OVERBOARD VANGOUGH is a progressive metal band from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma led by producer, composer, lyricist, vocalist, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Clay Withrow. VANGOUGH has self released their debut album "Manikin Parade" in April of 2009. Abe Hartley (keyboards) and Brandon Lopez (BECOMING THE ARCHETYPE-drums) contribute to the recording and it was mixed by Sterling Winfield (PANTERA). VANGOUGH create a distinct blend of driving, rhythmic metal with theatrical and symphonic melodic overtones. They include many stylistic elements of their influences: PAIN OF SALVATION, DREAM THEATER, EVERGREY, A.C.T., SYMPHONY X and THE FLOWER KINGS. More: http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=4412 An interview is scheduled, and the link will be available here. Feel free to discuss more about the band and their music here. Enjoy VANGOUGH proggers ! An excellent album !!!