Or any section of any song on the EP (basically), as there are no “down” moments for the guitars on this release. Or the whole first minute of “Kingdom And The Crown”, in which the complex nature of the Protest The Hero-esque riffs seem like no obstacle for the godlike trio. Take the solo just a bit over the second minute of “The Percursor” as living proof of these guys’ talent. Said lead work is constantly enhanced by precise harmonization, or by a simple and equally precise layering work that adds to the bright, beautiful nature of the riffs. While James seems to take care of most of the monochord and palm muted riffs (in a classy way too), he also puts out a helping hand on Sam and Stephen’s rich lead work. James Krul, Sam Pattinson and Stephen Richards are the men taking this release to higher heights. These are just a few of the many adjectives I can find while examining Mandroid Echostar’s guitar work. Check “The Percursor” or that beginning of “Hexaton” for a great bass input – all the right notes, wonderful execution and an incredible feeling – Richards knows what he’s doing.

“Hexaton” is the song in which Matt shines the brightest, delivering a wide range of playing techniques and excelling in them all bassist Adam Richards makes for an ever present, groovy bass that guides and delights the listener throughout the whole EP. Matt H-K’s drumming serves as a great backbone to the rest of the band, while displaying a very insightful input, but never going over the top or smothering the rest of the band. On Mandroid Echostar, every member feels like an indispensable element on the lineup. Fact is that they've spent well over a year working on a debut EP that aims to see its listeners amazed one that might just precede a very successful career.Īs soon as the EP starts playing it becomes apparent that this is no ordinary modern Metal band. Review Summary: Children of the sea, the sky, the Earth.įew may have heard of Mandroid Echostar, a six-piece Progressive Metal band whose name (an interesting one too) might just be about to become well known in the scene, at a national or even international level.

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