EVENT HORIZON

ELYSIUM THEORY hail from New York, and 'Event Horizon' (2013) follows their debut album 'Modern Alchemy' (2010). This American quintet consists of Daniel Peterson (lead vox), Benny Reyes (synthesizers & pianos), Timothy Reid (guitars), Ted Feeney (drums) and Jeffrey Fister (bass). I would categorize their style as sophisticated prog with metal tendencies. The mood changes from subtle to rocking, from bombast to delicacy that's played in a good way. Elysium Theory bridge the distance between feel and technique, between the conventions and the beauty. In spite of complexity, the material sounds like a coherent work rather than just a mess of technical sections thrown together to impress. The result unfolds into adventurous listening experience. All in all, 'Event Horizon' is a forward thinking, intrigue, superbly executed release by competent outfit.