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    Posted: May 13 2006 at 11:53
I'm wondering whether it was intended or by mistake that Icelandic rare band from early 70s SVANFRIDUR has been put under progressive Metal. First their music didn't have anything to do with Metal and second the term "Metal" did not exist yet during that time anyway. I would definitely suggest to place it under Art Rock or Proto-Prog although for the latter one their music was already too sophisticated I'd say.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 13 2006 at 12:58
To be really honest, I have never heard of this band before... but you mentioned that it is a rare band yourself.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 13 2006 at 17:14
Hi Tristan,

You can download samples here:

Svanfridur-samples.rar




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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 13 2006 at 17:41
I thank you very much Dieter Tongue

I'll come back on it as soon as I've come around listening to it!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 14 2006 at 08:13
That is a bit strange, as they're probably the only band from the 70's classified as prog-metal. I'm pretty sure no one will object, if I move them to art-rock .. ? I'll wait a few hours before I make the change, though.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 14 2006 at 08:18
Yes, this is exactly the concern I found strange as well! Thanks for your attention and action, Jimbo!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 14 2006 at 08:47
I've listened to the audio samples and I would agree on Art Rock Thumbs Up
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 14 2006 at 12:20
Thanks, Tristan!Big smile
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 15 2006 at 08:19
Done. Thanks, hdfisch.

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