Summary
Into the Maelstrom is the fourth studio album by American psychedelic/progressive rock band Bigelf, released in Europe on March 3, 2014, and in North America on April 1. It is their first album since August 2008, their longest non-album gap, and the first since the departure of longtime members Steve Frothingham and Ace Mark. They have since been replaced by guitarist Luis Maldonado and guest drummer Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater fame.[2] The album comes in a limited edition with a bonus CD containing remixes and demo versions, as well as a 2-LP vinyl edition with the full album on CD.[2]
| Into the Maelstrom | ||||
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| Released | March 3, 2014 | |||
| Genre | Progressive rock, psychedelic rock, progressive metal | |||
| Length | 62:20 | |||
| Label | Inside Out Music | |||
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| Thrash Hits |   [1] |
Into the Maelstrom is Bigelf's first album released by the record label Inside Out Music, which specializes in progressive rock.[3]
Vocalist, keyboardist and frontman Damon Fox has stated that he was unsure of this future in music, but after talks with Mike Portnoy since his departure from Dream Theater, he was convinced to carry on with Bigelf.[4]
Track listing edit
All tracks are written by Damon Fox
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Incredible Time Machine" | 3:57 |
| 2. | "Hypersleep" | 5:38 |
| 3. | "Already Gone" | 3:29 |
| 4. | "Alien Frequency" | 4:15 |
| 5. | "The Professor & the Madman" | 6:00 |
| 6. | "Mr. Harry McQuhae" | 6:14 |
| 7. | "Vertigod" | 3:58 |
| 8. | "Control Freak" | 2:52 |
| 9. | "High" | 7:11 |
| 10. | "Edge of Oblivion" | 6:34 |
| 11. | "Theater of Dreams" | 4:02 |
| 12. | "ITM"
| 8:10 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 13. | "Control Freak (Freak Mix)" | 3:09 |
| 14. | "Control Freak (Remix)" | 2:51 |
| 15. | "Alien Frequency (Remix)" | 4:15 |
Personnel edit
- Damon Fox – vocals, guitar, keyboards
- Luis Maldonado – guitar
- Duffy Snowhill – bass
- Mike Portnoy – drums
- Steve Linsley – engineer
References edit
- ^ Karma Bertelesen (April 4, 2014). "Album: Bigelf – Into The Maelstrom". Thrash Hits. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
- ^ a b "BIGELF: 'Into The Maelstrom' EPK Available". Blabbermouth.net. February 21, 2014. Retrieved March 9, 2014.
- ^ Camargo, Diego (February 2014). "News: Bigelf Return With Their New Album Into The Maelstrom". Progshine. Retrieved March 9, 2014.
- ^ Kielty, Martin (January 24, 2014). "Bigelf's Maelstrom Details Released". Prog. Archived from the original on March 9, 2014. Retrieved March 9, 2014.