Hey guys.

I wanted to introduce you to a band that I'm friends with. They're called Periphery. Right now they're working on their debut EP, so they don't have too many songs, but what they do have is simply mindblowing. Not only in the sense that the musicianship and compositions are superb, but mindblowing that they aren't a signed band yet. It's really that good.

The music reminds me of Meshuggah a lot, and sounds like Sikth at times too, but for some reason, I like Periphery better.

The guitarist is really amazing. He does a lot of song demo recording with the Line 6 PODXT and it's ridiculous the tones he comes up with.

So, if you would, check them out!

http://www.myspace.com/periphery

http://www.soundclick.com/bulb

My particular favorites right now are Icarus Lives! (Periphery site), Ms. Doppertunity (Periphery site), and the new one, Insomnia (bulb site). Some of the songs don't have vocals yet though.

I've heard of Bulb. I'd like to hear a real album from these guys. It would most likely be killer.

holy motherfucking shit, I'm one minute in the first song of periphery and it's kicking me mighty in the arse, wow great stuff. Love the drums in particular

I know Bulb from the Andy Sneap forum at Ultimate Metal

Damn this is good.

It's OK, not especially great though. IMO too many bands play this style right now =\

good stuff

Man this band is frantic as fuck! I like a lot! However, I do agree with Noodles. There are a fair few bands that play this style. Nonetheless, I still like it haha.

It's also no surprise to see both SikTh and Textures in their top friends.

I love Sikth and Textures, I'll check this out.


Hmm Mnemic comes to mind after hearing Periphery

[djskrimp]

I love Sikth and Textures, I'll check this out.


Hmm Mnemic comes to mind after hearing Periphery

It's when you heard "Icarus Lives" that you thought that, innit?

Pretty cool shit. Got a total Meshuggahish vibe going on.... i agree that the vocals kind of remind me of Mnemic. Overall .... some kick ass metal IMO.

RVP

This is quality stuff no doubt, but a bit too Meshuggah-ish for my tastes (and I really like Meshuggah). I guess they will develop their own unique sound over time, hopefully.

[JuZ]

I love Sikth and Textures, I'll check this out.


Hmm Mnemic comes to mind after hearing Periphery

It's when you heard "Icarus Lives" that you thought that, innit?

Haha... definitely a similarity there... Icarus Lives is very Mnemicky. Also very good, with a Meshuggah twist.

Also check out Coprofago. Kind of sounds like mixing Meshuggah with Cynic or Alarum.