GRACEPOINT To Release Echoes In April, Songs Streaming Now

Minneapolis progressive metal band Gracepoint will release their sophomore album Echoes on April 8th. Three new songs from the album: “Animal”, “Spider”, and “Full Circle” are available for streaming via the audio player below.

Drawing on a wide array of influences from classic heavy rock and metal, thrash and death metal, and a variety of progressive bands from the ’70s through today, Gracepoint has forged a heavy and rhythmically complex sound that remains focused and accessible. While debut album Science Of Discontent had a raw, underground sound, Echoes is the result of a collaboration with legendary producer and engineer Neil Kernon (Queensryche, Nevermore, Cannibal Corpse).

Bass player Sam Van Moer and drummer Lance Reed form a musical foundation rich in both syncopation and groove. Guitarists Lon Kunze and Stefan Radzilowski deal in aggressive and complex riffs while placing a clear emphasis on strong rhythmic and melodic phrasing. Together, the band tempers a myriad of time signature changes with groove, melodic sense, and concise song structures thereby forming the backdrop for the clear and powerful vocals of singer Matt Tennessen who brings another level of emotional depth and color to the music.

Pre-order the Echoes CD at this location.