Year : 2016
Style : Symphonic Metal , Female vocals
Country : Switzerland
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 125 mb
Bio:
Founded in early 2017, this ambitious group from Switzerland has developed its very own style: Melodic Dark Metal. DREAMS IN FRAGMENTS’ profound work showcases the band’s endeavour to compose and perform exigent music. The equally imaginative as soulful foursome, consisting of lead vocalist Seraina Schöpfer, guitarist Chris Geissmann, bassist Jan Thomas and drummer Roger Häfliger, hails from Wangen near Olten, located centrally between Basel, Bern and Zurich.In June 2019, DREAMS IN FRAGMENTS released the critically acclaimed debut album “Reflections of a Nightmare” (Rockshots Records) into the world of heavy and emotional sounds. Seraina‘s natural, pleasantly unaffected voice conjoins with Chris’ rampant growls on “Reflections of a Nightmare”. With this kind of performance, DREAMS IN FRAGMENTS position themselves centrally in the genre competition whilst setting themselves apart by means of the combination of hard guitar riffs and dreamlike orchestrations.After numerous gigs in Switzerland and abroad, during which DREAMS IN FRAGMENTS earned themselves an ever-growing fan following, the second album “When Echoes Fade” (Boersma Records) is going to be released in spring 2021. This second oeuvre proves captivating thanks to its exciting songwriting: fast tracks alternate with dreamy compositions, orchestral instruments merge with electro sounds. Stylistically, the songs tend towards more symphonic soundscapes with high intensity whilst remaining light and playful in supporting Seraina’s leading vocals. Chris contributes more clear vocals without neglecting his growls. The undeniable trademark sound of DREAMS IN FRAGMENTS is at the forefront throughout.
Album:
This ambitious group from Switzerland, founded in early 2017, hails from Wangen near Olten, located centrally between Basel, Bern and Zurich.In June 2019, DREAMS IN FRAGMENTS released the critically acclaimed debut album “Reflections of a Nightmare” (Rockshots Records). Seraina‘s natural, pleasantly unaffected voice conjoins with Chris’ rampant growls on “Reflections of a Nightmare”.The second album "When Echoes Fade" (Boersma Records) is going to be released in spring 2021. This second oeuvre proves captivating thanks to its exciting songwriting: fast tracks alternate with dreamy compositions, orchestral instruments merge with electro sounds. Stylistically, the songs tend towards more symphonic soundscapes with high intensity whilst remaining light and playful. The undeniable trademark sound of DREAMS IN FRAGMENTS is at the forefront throughout.Swiss dark melodic metal band, Dreams in Fragments might be a relatively new band (founded in 2017) but they’ve been making headway in quick fashion. Following up their well received debut with their sophomore release, When Echoes Fade. Out on April 30th, 2021.Symphonic metal, bombastic, heavy and led by the powerful, sometime even operetta-like vocals of Seraina Schöpfer. Her voice playing off the gruffly and growling voice of guitarist Chris Geissmann. It’s their voices that gets the attention on the energetic and powerful opener, Hey You. Although the orchestration is what holds it. A very upbeat and exciting start.With a darker and heavier tone, Nightmare fills the mind with cold visions before Rage and Fire brings the tempo to the boil again. The orchestral elements hitting a very grand high. Both solid efforts but both pale when followed by the synthy gold that is the awesomely energetic By the Sea Forever.Whereas Bulletproof and To Avalon move with a frantic pace, the riffs and punchy drum beats really making a strong metal statement here. Dreams in Fragments really know how to combine head-banging groove with epic symphonic sounds.They also know how to keep the energy up. Moving at a fast pace constantly which results in a lot more exciting efforts. Mellow moments and focused singing used to enhance the bursts to great effect on She’s the Fall. Though they do know how to deliver heartfelt melodies too as The Queen’s Crown proves.Always about the epic feel overall, no matter what. It’s back to bombastic grandness with the thumping beats and high-powered orchestrations of We Shout Again, The Mind’s Abyss and Showgirl. Before this really strong symphonic metal release ends with the absolute riot that is Own the Night. If that 80s synth doesn’t get you moving, nothing will.
Line-Up:
Seraina Schöpfer - Vocals - See also: Green Labyrinth, ex-Forge (live)
Christian Geissmann - Guitars, Vocals, Programming - See also: Majesty of Silence, Proxima
Jan Thomas - Bass - See also: Elcano, Rainforce (live), ex-Pÿlon
Roger Häfliger - Drums (2020-present) - See also: Proxima
Tracklist:
01. Hey You 04:27
02. Nightmare 04:32
03. Rage and Fire 03:44
04. By the Sea Forever 04:11
05. Bulletproof 04:22
06. To Avalon 04:57
07. She's the Fall 04:48
08. The Queen's Crown 04:27
09. We Shout Again 04:15
10. The Mind's Abyss 04:38
11. Showgirl 05:10
12. Own the Night
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