Artist: SPHERE OF SOULS
Album: FROM THE ASHES ... (CD)

Year: 2006
Media type: CD

The human mind, one of the darkest places in the universe… In fact, a universe in itself. Let us take you on a journey through the dark and experience all kinds of sensations along the way…

‘From the Ashes…’ is the stunning debut album from Sphere of Souls, a new band that is already being described as the ultimate amalgamation of Dutch prog-metal talent.

Sphere of Souls features ex-Sun Caged members Andre Vuurboom (vocals) and Joost van den Broek (keyboards), who also handled production duties. Former Autumn Equinox bassist Kees Harrison and drummer Ruud van Diepen create the powerful backbone of the band, whilst rhythm guitar duties are handled by former Imperium guitarist Rob Cerrone. Lead guitar work is courtesy of virtuoso Anand Mahangoe.

‘From the Ashes…’ is an album of a conceptual nature, featuring thirteen tracks ranging from the heavy to the atmospheric. Fans of the band members’ previous bands will not be disappointed at the music contained within, yet they will also hear a new sound that is unique to the band.

Writing credits:
All music and lyrics written by Andre Vuurboom, except for ‘Epilogue’, written by Andre Vuurboom and Joost van den Broek.

Recording credits:
Produced, engineered, mixed and mastered by Joost van den Broek.
Drums, rhythm and clean guitars recorded at Excess Studios, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Bass, keyboards and vocals recorded at Joost van den Broek’s home studio.
Guitar solos recorded at Anand Mahangoe’s home studio.

TRACKLIST:

01 From the Ashes…
02 Sweet Sorrow
03 Loss
04 Beneath the Surface
05 Empty
06 Until Death Do Us Part
07 Extinct
08 Room 9
09 No Salvation
10 Untruth
11 Lies Inc.
12 Room 6
13 Epilogue

LINE-UP:

AndrE Vuurboom - Vocals, rhythm and clean guitars
Kees Harrison - Bass
Rob Cerrone - Rhythm guitars
Anand Mahangoe - Lead guitars
Joost van den Broek - Keyboards
Ruud van Diepen - Drums