Sykofant – Sykofant (Sykofantastic Records, 2024)
Sykofant is a progressive rock band from Oslo that that blurs the lines between prog-rock and hard rock. Sure, the band dips into tiresome riff-driven territory, but their progressive sensibilities are where they truly shine. Across their self-titled debut, they deliver a rollercoaster of intricate passages, vintage analog warmth, cinematic wonder, blues-soaked leads, and captivating acoustic interludes.
What began as a freeform creative outlet for guitarists Emil Moen and Per Semb quickly evolved into something far greater. Sykofant emerged from late-night jam sessions in a dimly lit Oslo basement to an experimental playground where song structures were meant to be dismantled and reassembled in unpredictable ways. After years of refinement, those exploratory sessions crystallized into a full-fledged 55-minute album.
Musicians: Emil Moen on guitar, vocals; Melvin Treider on drums; Per Semb on lead guitar; and Sindre Haugen on bass.
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