Artist: THE OMEGA EXPERIMENT
Album: THE OMEGA EXPERIMENT LTD. EDIT. (CD O-CARD)

Year: 2013
Media type: CD

THE OMEGA EXPERIMENT is the quirky, epic, gritty and uplifting prog creation from Muskegon ( Michigan, US ) duo Dan Wieten and Ryan Aldridge. The “The Omega Experiment” is a concise yet detailed introduction to their sound; heavy guitars, euphoric synths and rich layered vocals come together to create a wall of progressive rock lushness.

Like their  fellow modern prog artists,  THE OMEGA EXPERIMENT create a massive sound with home equipment and have no fear of experimentation and rule breaking.

The guitars are big and technical and layered with keyboard sounds reminiscent of DREAM THEATER and QUEENSRYCHE. The vocals range from powerful lead lines, big harmonies and demonic screams in the vein of Devin Townsend and Mike Patton.

The band’s inspiration comes from Guitarist and Vocalist Dan addressing the last 10 years of his life, focusing on his excess and drug abuse which took him to a dark place and his determination to move onto a brighter future.

THE OMEGA EXPERIMENT has been lucky enough to receive public praise from Devin Townsend on multiple occasions, most notably on his Twitter account the night they unleashed their “Karma EP” to the masses for free on Bandcamp, saying, “Actually listening now...great great work man! Seriously great stuff Dan, I fully back it and appreciate the effort you’ve invested I wish all luck!” The EP later went on to receive over 2000 downloads.

THE OMEGA EXPERIMENT released their self-titled debut album digitally via bandcamp, itunes as well as physically in 2012, to much critical acclaim.

THE OMEGA EXPERIMENT  will see the re-release of their self titled debut album in late February in Europe and March in the U.S. on Listenable .
The band is currently at work writing their next album and look forward to getting back out and touring, with a strong hope to be able to reach their fans in other countries.

TRACKLISTING :

1. Gift
2. Stimulus
3. Motion
4. Tranquility
5. Furor
6. Bliss
7. Karma
8. Terminus
9. Paramount