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London, U.K. (2005 – present)
To-Mera is a progressive metal band from London, U.K., formed in 2005.
To-Mera began life as a project of Julie Kiss (ex-Without Face) and Lee Barrett (ex-Extreme Noise Terror, Disgust, Mussolini Headkick). After a series of lineups, the band stabilised in early 2005, after Tom MacLean met Kiss and offered his services as a guitarist. Kiss then enlisted the help of Ákos Pirisi as drummer for the band, and work commenced on writing material for a demo.
The intention was to fuse the musical interests of each of the members within a dark and atmospheric framework. As a result, To-Mera’s style can be described as a mixture of the assorted metal sub-genres, classical music, and jazz.
The demo received a positive response on the internet and in various print publications (including being awarded “demo of the month” in both Zero Tolerance and Organ magazines), the demo was finally picked up by U.K. label Candlelight, and the band were offered a deal.
Once a permanent keyboardist was found in the form of Hugo Sheppard, the band spent the winter 2005/2006 writing material for their debut album. Transcendental was recorded in May 2006 at locations in west Hungary and London, again with producer Brett Caldas-Lima at the reins, and released worldwide in September the same year. Shortly before its release it was decided that, in order to function as a fully active band, continuing with a drummer based abroad would be logistically impossible; the decision was taken to part ways with Pirisi and Paul Westwood was brought in as his replacement in time for the band’s debut shows.
To-Mera began life as a project of Julie Kiss (ex-Without Face) and Lee Barrett (ex-Extreme Noise Terror, Disgust, Mussolini Headkick). After a series of lineups, the band stabilised in early 2005, after Tom MacLean met Kiss and offered his services as a guitarist. Kiss then enlisted the help of Ákos Pirisi as drummer for the band, and work commenced on writing material for a demo.
The intention was to fuse the musical interests of each of the members within a dark and atmospheric framework. As a result, To-Mera’s style can be described as a mixture of the assorted metal sub-genres, classical music, and jazz.
The demo received a positive response on the internet and in various print publications (including being awarded “demo of the month” in both Zero Tolerance and Organ magazines), the demo was finally picked up by U.K. label Candlelight, and the band were offered a deal.
Once a permanent keyboardist was found in the form of Hugo Sheppard, the band spent the winter 2005/2006 writing material for their debut album. Transcendental was recorded in May 2006 at locations in west Hungary and London, again with producer Brett Caldas-Lima at the reins, and released worldwide in September the same year. Shortly before its release it was decided that, in order to function as a fully active band, continuing with a drummer based abroad would be logistically impossible; the decision was taken to part ways with Pirisi and Paul Westwood was brought in as his replacement in time for the band’s debut shows.
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tsudduth24 wrote:
Great band!! really liked Obscure Oblivion
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Federovic wrote:
and i dig Julie's voice.She is far from being generic and writes awesome lyrics.
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Federovic wrote:
Delusions is sex.
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_se_bas wrote:
To-Mera is among the top similar artists of dutch metal band Alerion, whose 2009 promo Turn of fate is available as a free download on last.fm right here: http://www.last.fm/music/Alerion/Turn+of+Fate
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Delano999 wrote:
I gotta tell it no I really gotta tell it, this band is the best of their style, thumbs up, and keep fucking metal amazing and varied as it's supposed to be!
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Lost_Souls_UK wrote:
Sound like Madder Mortem; uncannily similar styles
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max1978 wrote:
haha, i need to find some voluntary people to have a figth involving rice krispies boxes... PS: u gota be available for 7min29 sec
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Vazduh wrote:
new album of Morgue Son ... little bit melancholic psychedelic metal with strong stories, avantgardly black ... check the new song out ....: http://www.last.fm/music/Morgue+Son/_/Decadance
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metalegghead wrote:
The last few minutes of Phantoms are just... whoa.
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Eonpurple wrote:
When "Delusions" opens, it's like getting slapped with a box of rice crispies, it feels so good...
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Crazymaid wrote:
Increíble su música, tenia tiempos que no descubría una banda tan buena como esta.
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DarklingAnubiss wrote:
3 FREE downloadable albums for your listening pleasure @ http://www.last.fm/music/lithium+headrush
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athomas21 wrote:
I have Transcendental & Delusions, both incredible albums full of complex and unique musicianship and vocals; love it
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Bytor34 wrote:
Don't know why so many are disappointed by the EP. Sure it's scaled down from their previous releases, but sometimes the less is more approach works. There's nothing wrong with putting a bigger focus on melody.
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Puppies_On_Acid wrote:
This band is amazing!
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MusicMagic7 wrote:
✪ To-Mera Track Featured On New Charity Compilation Album >> To-Mera has issued the following update about their song "Another World" appearing on a new compilation album that is raising money to help with the disaster in Haiti: "Hi everyone, 'Another world' (Earthbound EP) features on the 'Haiti Projekt', a prog metal compilation hoping to raise funds to help tackle the humanitarian disaster following the recent earthquake. Other artists include Neal Morse (Neal Morse, Spocks Beard), IZZ, Roine Stolt (Agents of Mercy, Transatlantic, Flower Kings), Randy George (Ajalon), Dave Meros (Dave Meros, Spocks Beard), and Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Planet X)." More information on the compilation project can be found at this location. ✪
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BenOnUserstyles wrote:
Progressive Goth Metal
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noxedos wrote:
I love both albums and I honestly can't choose between the two. I think they both have great songs on them, although Delusions is more complex than Transcendental.
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ryujijitei wrote:
I think Transcendental was a great album, but a bit unfocused and too gothic for my tastes. However; Delusions is, quite possibly, one of the greatest albums I have ever heard. It deserves all the praise in the world.
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max1978 wrote:
i discovered both albums at once, which explains that most of the time i cannot tell if a song is from delusion or the older one. theyre both amazing, altho, after looking at my folder, i agree delusion is slighlty more complex and i love it.
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Attention U.S. fans - Earthbound now available from Laser's Edge
20 Jul 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/tomeraband
Those of you ordering the EP from the States can now make a saving by ordering it from www.lasercd.comCheers,To-Mera
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13 May 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/tomeraband
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Ecce-homo, zalbear, iLolie and 4 other people added To-Mera to their libraries. yesterday afternoon
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DavidBG16 tagged To-Mera with progressive metal-jazz fusion and jazz metal. Saturday morning
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- To-Mera posted a news item ‘Attention U.S. fans - Earthbound now available from Laser's Edge’. last week
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