VERTIGO STEPS :: Album comp...

Welcome aboard the Vertigo Steps universe.
Founded by Bruno A. on the demanding heels of the Arcane Wisdom years and his other projects, set to engage on a special and untimely aural endeavor, assembling together the most diverse, intensely challenging and downright drenching efforts.
Forged in September 2007 e.v., Vertigo Steps saw dim light predominantly as a studio project, Bruno A. handling composition and lyrics, but for the ambitious debut venture 7 eminent guests left their scar of vertigo, carefully handpicked for their various areas of expertise and unique attitude towards the music. Making it a trans-European affair, with inspiring musicians from Finland, Norway and naturally, Portugal. Core members are the duo of Bruno A./ Niko Mankinen, with Daniel Cardoso joining in for rhythm section. Plus the renowned guests.
VS I. self-titled
Vertigo Steps recorded its first full-length album "Vertigo Steps" in March/April 2008, mixed & mastered at UltraSoundStudios (Braga, Portugal) by Daniel Cardoso (mandatory choice for the helm). The 10 songs formed an ever emotional melting pot of ideas gathered in the former years (including "I of the Storm", a track from the AW ghost sessions as well as state of the art compositions such as "The Swarming Process" or "The Gruesome Smile"). "Vertigo Steps" also featured an orchestral-laden overture and an instrumental interlude, seamlessly shifting moods between full-on Melancholy Metal catharsis, demented groove assaults and textured, orchestrated ambiance.
The album is also vaguely, unassumingly conceptual and with a certain soundtrack feel. Lyrics dealt with pain, dreams, reality, projections, ill-hidden secrets, mind-disease, decadence & departure. Songs underlined raw emotion over technique. Artwork to suit them. The album enjoyed huge media praise - some of it can be read below. A special video was shot for single "Fire Eaters", earning great praise and wide TV broadcast
VS II. the melancholy hour
Chapter II "The Melancholy Hour" started to take shape since the dawn of 2009, with new all-too-addictive compositions for the sophomore release. Recording took place in April/May 2010 at UltraSoundStudios (Moita, Portugal), with master Daniel Cardoso (again producer & drummer). Two inspiring studio-webisodes were shared and the band worked with the same talented artist for the artwork.
The sound is rockier, progressive and more solid and memorable than ever: expect more than a few surprises on a truly unique effort and quite a leap and landmark for the band. 12 new tracks, including a cover of "Sweet, Sweet Rain" (Gene Loves Jezebel)! Special vocal guests include the likes of Jules Näveri and Stein R Sordal. An extended, high-quality making-of documentary is in the making, entitled "Trough Sham Lenses - The Melancholy Hour Sessions", to be part of a future special edition of the album, as well as a video for the first single.
Now that you're aboard, do leave your intentionally offensive praise & step into the Vertigo avalanche.



BAND CONTACT (for old junk and playmobiles):
E-mail: vertigosteps@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/vertigosteps
YouTube: www.youtube.com/vertigosteps



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