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Absolace

Rank #4 Dubai, AE Rock / Progressive Rock / Progressive Metal

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Sounds Like: Porcupine Tree, Tool, Karnivool, Riverside, Nine Inch Nails

Bio: ***BUY ABSOLACE'S NEW ALBUM "FRACTALS" ON CDBABY.COM FROM MARCH 26TH (INTERNATIONAL RELEASE)***

Formed in 2008, UAE-based Absolace have earned a huge following across the Middle East with their mixture of progressive rock and metal. In 2010, the band recorded and released their debut album Resol... See Full Bio

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: New songs/vids from #Fractals up at http://t.co/fTtPR7Ad \m/

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"...Tonight they play like a band with a newfound confidence in their abilities and – perhaps more importantly – they play like a band who look like they’re having a shit-load of fun, feeding off the frenzy of a mini mosh pit at the foot of the stage. This newfound zeal gives familiar tracks from their debut a lot more spirit than previous showings, while guitar solos add some much needed color to their rhythmic material. Set-closer “Resolve[d]” in particular benefits from a bit of varied fretwork, building on the sledgehammer chord/harmonics combo and lockstep rhythm section...."

— Adam Ashcroft, Rolling Stone Middle East

"Absolace know a lot about the challenges of being in a rock band in the Middle East, and this comes across in the heartfelt lyrics on their debut Resollve[d]. The five-piece are currently carrying the progressive candle in Dubai but it seems none of the political tensions they sing about have had a negative influence on their sound; in fact quite the opposite is apparent. This highly textured and deeply melodic offering is mixed and mastered by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Paradise Lost), who balances things out with a suitably dark flavour......Resolve[d] is a promising little debut that has already earned Absolace gigs with Anathema and at the Formula 1 Festival in Abu Dhabi".

— Natasha Scharf, Classic Rock Presents Prog

"Picked it up at Virgin today and I’m not the kind that buys cd’s. It’s definitely one of the best and most original albums I’ve heard in a long time. Very atmospheric, excellent songwriting, superb instrumental control and awesome recording quality. Keep up the good work guys!"

— Josha, Posted on Metality website by Josha in response to Album Review

"These guys so clearly gel together and have a single driving goal to get their music out there without compromising sound or their uniqueness and we hope to see these guys hit stellar heights. We like the fact that they cannot be easily slotted into any genre and are totally unconcerned with this fact. We look forward to hearing much more from this bunch."

— Georgina Enzer, Metality

"...it seems there’s no shortage of talented young things doing the rounds at Dubai’s gigging venues. Progressive rock-metal quartet Absolace appear to be leading the charge..."

— Holly Sands , Timeout Dubai

“Overall, we think this is a great first album of international standard. The recording is very good and each band member is a good musician and together they form a complete and solid unit. If this is the quality of their first album, we here at Metality UAE can’t wait to hear what more they have to offer.”

— Georgina Enzer, Metality

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Absolace "I Am, So I Will" (New Video from the NEW Album "Fractals") bum

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Orrery
Tantalizing progressive licks and floating Eastern influenced melodies. Absolutely breathtaking.
Apr 16
BunChakeze, Corvus St...
Fabulous! Such a great sound too.
Mar 12
Pat Savage
Great tunes! I think you will enjoy my music too. Come take a listen! Happy New Year!
Jan 3
The Prayer Divines
WICKED!!!
Oct 19