**Release date: March 8th – 2024**<\/p>\n
Out of Trondheim, in the cold shores of Norway, Vicinity have been crafting their mix of progressive metal,
\nmelodies and sophisticated rhythm patterns since 2006. Now reaching their third studio album, the five-piece
\nhas reached the perfect mix in their sound. \u201cVIII\u201d is a mature progressive metal album, with a fresh approach
\nto composition.<\/p>\n
Putting new influences to work in their already highly rich melting pot of references, \u201cVIII\u201d is a collection of
\nprogressive metal songs where the Norwegians drifted to a heavier, more concise sound than in the previous
\nreleases. The final result can please traditional prog fans of bands such as Threshold, as well as followers of
\nnewer acts such as Haken.<\/p>\n
Mixing duties in \u201cVIII\u201d were handled by \u00d8yvind Voldmo Larsen (Seventh Wonder, Circus Maximus, Withem)
\nand mastering was done at Fascination Street Studios by Tony Lindgren (Ihsahn, James LaBrie, Leprous, Opeth).
\nVicinity was founded in 2006 by Kim-Marius H. Olsen, Frode Lillevold and Kristian Nerg\u00e5rd. Vocalist Alexander
\nK. Lykke soon joined the blend making the first complete lineup. With the EP \u201cDiffusion of Innovation\u201d, the
\nband\u2019s first official release, Vicinity found its true style, writing longer, more technical progressive compositions.
\nIn 2012 the band recorded their debut full-length album, \u201cAwakening\u201d, making this the debut recording of the
\nnew bass player Pierre Schmidt-Melbye, who joined the band following Nerg\u00e5rd\u2019s departure in 2009. Reidulf
\nWormdal joined the recording as a session keyboard player. The album was mixed by Andr\u00e9 Alvinzi and
\nmastered by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios, and was released by Indie Distribution and Pug-Nose
\nRecords in the fall 2013.<\/p>\n
In 2015 Vicinity went to work with their new album \u201cRecurrence\u201d which was released by Mighty Music in
\n2017. The drums were recorded at Skarp Studio, known for producing the drums for bands like Triosphere
\nand Keep of Kalessin. Christer-Andr\u00e9 Cederberg, known for mixing Nine and Havoc for Circus Maximus
\nand several releases by Anathema was enlisted to mix the album. Jens Bogren once again handled mastering
\nduties. Following the release, Vicinity played concerts in Trondheim and Oslo, and was booked to play
\nfestivals like Pr\u00f8vesprengning and Tots\u00e5s Rock.<\/p>\n
Preparations for the upcoming album started in 2020 at Skansen Lydstudio, but further progress was impaired
\npartly by Covid and the fact that, after 15 years in the band, Lykke decided in 2022 to pursue other interests and
\nin agreement with the band decided to part ways. Vicinity tried out vocalist Erling Malm (Articulus, Endolith)
\nat a live show in Trondheim, and decided then and there that he would be the vocalist going forward, and he
\nimmediately started working on vocals for \u201cVIII\u201d, adding more diversity to the singing department of the band.<\/p>\n
Tracklisting:
\n1. Promised Paradise
\n2. Distance
\n3. Purpose
\n4. Confusion Reactor
\n5. The Singularity
\n6. Shape Of Life
\n7. DKE
\n8. Face The Rain<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
**Release date: March 8th – 2024** Out of Trondheim, in the cold shores of Norway, Vicinity have been crafting their mix of progressive metal, melodies and sophisticated rhythm patterns since 2006. Now reaching their third studio album, the five-piece has reached the perfect mix in their sound. \u201cVIII\u201d is a mature progressive metal album, with […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":27370,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[99],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-27371","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-cd-en","product_shipping_class-cd-en","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"yoast_head":"\n