REALM
Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States | SELF
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Press
"OMG when is the concert! Awesome..."
"totally rocks...great sound, vocals, production" - Song Ramp
"really like the energy...the guitar shreds"
"HUGE sound...fantastic!"
"a lot of force"
"in a league of its own" - Song Ramp
"stands out compared to most of the music we hear"
"lead vocals really grabbed us...an excellent strength"
"arrangements were just right"
"instrumental leads are interesting & well-articulated...no overplaying and nothing lacking...spot on"
"on the cusp of greatness"
"rousing energy" - Hello Music
"HOT music & vocals " - Song Ramp
Discography
* (2010) Self-titled debut album
- Give In
- Angel of My Dreams
- Maiden in the Night
- Fast Forward
- Highway Star (orig. by Deep Purple)
* Internet radio play on Reberb Nation, Song Planet, and Song Ramp
* MySpace & YouTube hits pleading for REALM to tour...
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Bio
"In a league of its own...rousing energy...on the cusp of greatness" (Hello Music, 2010)
REALM is hailed as a progressive rock explosion out of Detroit, breathing new life into the heart and soul of rock & roll. And without scaring away the women & children either...clean & family-friendly CAN rock with a razor edge!
The guitar-driven sound of Realm has a broad appeal that won't easily tire. We're oft described as a blend of Rush, Deep Purple, Dream Theater, Yes, Queensryche, and Yngwie Malmsteen.
Original tunes and epic covers are also influenced by other progressive-rock giants like Joe Satriani, Pink Floyd, Led Zepplin, Genesis, Van Halen, Boston, Rainbow, Kansas, and Jimi Hendrix.
The speed of Vai & Satriani is twisted with the flair of Ritchie Blackmoor & Steve Howe, an eclectic dose of Hendrix, and Page's middle-eastern subtlety.
Queensryche-ish vocals have an operatic edge with Iron Maiden crunch. Wakeman-style keyboards add percussive perk and Floyd-ish progressions. Melodic bass work has the color of Geddy Lee and pop of Stu Hamm. The beat kicks with Cozy Powell drive & Neil Pert machination.
Progressive compositions keep each song fresh and unique. Originals range from driving & hard-hitting, to spacey or symphonic. Each member has ample opportunity to showcase extreme playing ability.
Ed weaves insanely-fast guitar licks in frenzied mayhem, a tightly-controlled sonic assault on the fretboard. Vocals project strong & clear with unwavering intensity. Dave builds high-velocity riffs and walls of sound on stacks of keyboards. Melodic thump on bass, combined with Rick's driving precision on drums, forms a dynamic bedrock that anchors REALM.
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