The year 2004 brings a new
chapter to the history of QUO VADIS. The long awaited
follow-up to the albums Day Into Night (2000) and “Forever...”
(1996) demonstrates mature songwriting by a band constantly
pushing the limits. Just as with the release of previous
albums, both of which have been critically acclaimed
– nominated as “Best new Canadian Talent”
by the 2001 Canadian Music Network Awards, QUO VADIS
refused to simply clone the sounds and ideas that brought
previous efforts their recognition. Instead their new
offering, like it’s predecessors, is an evolution,
a step forward and a challenge to the status quo.
Musically, the album will impress both the fans of
Death and Prog metal.
The band manages to balance odd time signatures and
tempo changes with an exceptional sense of melody and
power - an equilibrium achievable only by the combination
of Frydrychowicz and Bercier’s playing styles.
DiGiorgio’s fretless meanderings compliment the
rhythm section with counter melodies not heard since
DEATH’s Individual Thought Patterns. Imposing
vocals, solos, as well as the tasteful use of piano,
cellos and choirs complete the offering for an unforgettable
experience.
This uncompromising attitude has pushed QUO VADIS to
part ways with long time members, Arie Itman and Remy
Beauchamp, and to enlist a full time vocalist Stephane
Paré as well as Steve DiGiorgio, Roxanne Constantin
and William Seghers as session musicians to complete
the album lineup. Mixed and mastered at Morrisound Studios
in Tampa Florida by the Jim Morris this album will be
unlike any other release of 2004. |
