Proost!: Day Of Atonement (Indonesia)

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Starting from May, a monthly column will be dedicated specially for artistes that I believe have the potential to go all the way and once their big break comes, I hope I will be able to say Proost! to their success

Kicking off things this month are a band that is reminiscent of early Nightwish and Leaves Eyes with their dual vocalists blending in seamlessly with music that gives off feelings of pomp and grandeur but Tarja Turunen it ain't for this 7 piece band are as cohesive both onstage and off it. Hailing from the passionate country of Indonesia, the gothic metal outfit from Surabaya consists of Istie Flow (vocals), Zain (vocals), Ferry (guitar), Y-Sin (guitar), Yudha (keyboards), Ryo (symphony) and Cholix (drums) with inspiration coming from the likes of Epica which helped to sculpt the structure of their music and the result? A band that leaves you feeling enthralled the moment you press play and Day Of Atonement are no slouches either, taking time and effort to perform in various gigs throughout Indonesia and their upcoming performance sees them holding their own against their fellow compatriots at Transounds 2010 which will be held on May 2nd. Currently working on a 2nd album, one of the tracks that has been made available for listening is the epic 9 minute masterpiece Dead Man Whisper as we wait with bated breath on the full fledged assault that Day Of Atonement has set their sights on


(Day Of Atonement performing live)


(To listen to their track Dead Man Whisper, click on the Soundcloud link located on the right)