Subterranean Masquerade

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Name = Subterranean Masquerade


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Genre = Progressive metal
Avant-Garde metal
Experimental
Years_active = 1997–present
Label = The End Records
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URL = http://www.submasq.com
Current_members = Tomer Pink
Paul Kuhr
Jake DePolitte
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Subterranean Masquerade is a progressive metal band that was formed in 1997 by Tomer Pink, who is a guitarist and primary songwriter for the band.

Overview

Consisting mainly of Tomer Pink and Jake DePolitte alongside a variety of changing guest and session musicians—including members from bands such as Arcturus, Novembers Doom, Agalloch, and Epoch of Unlight—the project aims release a trilogy of records which follow the story of an everyman known only as "X". While mainly described as progressive metal [ [http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=16569 Genre listed as progressive/psychedelic metal] ] , Subterranean Masquerade incorporates elements of jazz [ [http://www.vampire-magazine.com/article.php?aid=39057 Interview with Tomer] ] , psychedelic rock [ [http://www.submasq.com/smbio.html Official bio] ] , and avant-garde metal [ [http://www.aversionline.com/reviews/2539/ Review of Suspended Animation Dreams] ] .

The release of the 2004 EP, "Temporary Psychotic State", garnered high acclaim for the band among the underground metal scene. The 2005 album "Suspended Animation Dreams" received more mixed reviews. In January 2007, Pink confirmed on the band's official forum that the recordings of the third album had begun, and that it would be entitled "In Pastille Colors". [ [http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/subterranean-masquerade/331330-pulse-check-sept-07-a.html#post6842501 Statement from Tomer Pink] last accessed March 25, 2008.]

Discography

Full length albums

*"Suspended Animation Dreams", 2005
*"In Pastille Colors"

EPs

*"Temporary Psychotic State", 2004

Other appearances

*"Dead Can Dance Tribute: The Lotus Eaters", 2004
*"Cuts You Up - The Complete Dark 80's Covers Compilation", 2000

Members

* Paul Kuhr - vocals
* Tomer Pink - guitar
* Jake DePolitte - Guitar, Bass guitar

Former members

* Tino LoSicco - drums
* Yishai Swearts - Vocals
* Jason William Walton - Bass guitar
* Andy Winter - keyboard, Mellotron

References

External links

Official links

* [http://www.submasq.com Subterranean Masquerade Official Homepage]
* [http://www.myspace.com/subterraneanmasquerade Subterranean Masquerade] at MySpace.