The Age of Nemesis

There is justice for those who persist with purity of vision. ThatÕs the credo of *Age of Nemesis*, possibly one of the most musically satisfying bands to have emerged in the progressive metal genre.

The wonder of it all is that Age of Nemesis comes to us from the mists of obscurity. Truly the odds were against a Hungarian band from the start, yet they pursued their craft, making a name for themselves across Europe. Now Magna Carta Records is about to take Age of NemesisÕ extraordinary repertoire to America and the rest of the world. Their album, /Psychogeist, / represents something new for 2006.

Make no mistake, weÕre not talking clumsy overdubbing into a second language. The English vocals are spot on in diction, clarity, and expressiveness. It gives you pause: Why has this world-class band has been laboring on the periphery for so long? ItÕs obvious from the moment their CDs spin that AON writes good, no, great songs. They are meticulous in the recording arts. Their punches are tight, their stops clean, and their changes well conceived. These are /musicians/.

Age of Nemesis takes its rightful place in a noble tradition. The band arises from a musical lineage that includes Iron Maiden, Rainbow, Whitesnake, Deep Purple, Dream Theater, Steve Morse, Steve Lukather, Keith Emerson, and Simon Phillips.

In 1997 the first version of Age Of Nemesis appeared in Hungary. From the start they displayed worldly influences yet lacked a musical milieu in which to thrive. Most of the band was forced to retain day gigs to support their habit. In fact, at present two in the ranks of Age of Nemesis count themselves as accredited machine designersÑpossibly accounting for those squeaky-clean mixes and arrangements!

ÒI think thereÕs a big place for Age of Nemesis,Ó observes Magna Carta founder Pete Morticelli. ÒThe reason is that there arenÕt too many groups in this genre as skilled as these guys. And their music is simply great.Ó Indeed, there is something of great power, and something universal, that results from the skilled musicianship and attention to detail exhibited by this Hungarian band. Their place on the world stage is assured.

T. Bruce Wittet

Muzik Etc Associate Editor

Modern Drummer writer

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