REDEMPTION - Live From The Pit

Redemption is one of the leading progressive metal bands in the world today. Formed in Los Angeles, California in 2000 by guitarist / keyboardist / songwriter Nicolas van Dyk, the band features legendary progressive metal vocalist Ray Alder of Fates Warning, as well as guitarist Bernie Versailles (Agent Steel), and the phenomenal rhythm section of Chris Quirarte (drums) and Sean Andrews (bass. Redemption’s combination of heaviness not usually found in progressive metal, irresistible melodies and emotional urgency has created a unique and resonant voice for this band that sets them apart from the many clones in the genre, and which has gained them the attention of fans, critics and musicians. Through the band’s first three studios CDs (2002s self-titled first release, 2005’s The Fullness of Time, and 2007’s The Origins of Ruin), Redemption gained a loyal fanbase and garnered rave reviews worldwide from critics, who describe Redemption’s music as one of the best progressive metal acts to emerge in the past decade – DPRP magical aura and incredible songwriting – BLABBERMOUTH it's powerful, catchy, enslaving, technical; it's the whole bunch – LORDS OF METAL the new star on the US prog-metal sky – SQUEALER ROCKS Record Label: Sensory Style: Progressive Metal