Textures

Textures, one of the most head-turning progressive metal bands working today, are finally making their first-ever trip to North America. While exact dates for the trek across the US and Canada will be announced in the coming weeks, the tour should coincide with the release of the band's fourth studio album...

The Binary Code make an intricate brand of death metal. Drummer Umar Fahim and guitarist Jesse Zuretti have a lot of skill. Watching the two live, it's easy to get sucked in. Rows of people either headbang or study the musician's movements with their jaws dropped...

Textures have found a new vocalist. After a lengthy search, the Dutch extreme prog metal band has recruited Daniel de Jongh, the former vocalist of Cilice. "I am truly honored," de Jongh said. "Textures is a standout band which I've listened to the last couple of years, like so many other metal fans out there...

Textures vocalist Eric Kalsbeek has exited the forward-thinking metal band in order to focus on noble pursuits like his job and his family. In a statement, Kalsbeek said, "I decided to quit Textures. My life changed, priorities shifted. I can't cope with the heavy touring and the time investment anymore...

It's difficult to pin down the meaning behind the artwork adorning Augury's second album, 'Fragmentary Evidence.' A hooded figure stand atop a mountain in the middle of a downpour. His arms are spread out as if welcoming us to the picturesque scene...

Exivious, a new metal/fusion outfit featuring members of Cynic and Textures, are now taking preorders for their first CD. They're limiting their release to 1,000 copies, all hand numbered and packaged with unique artwork. Copies 1-10 will be auctioned off on eBay and will come with band member gear, like guitar picks and drumsticks...