Memfis: The Wind-Up

Prog death metal or heavy metal with prog elements — call it what you will, but it is most interesting music that never gets predictable or stale. It is no shock to anyone that this band has toured with the likes of Satyricon amd The Haunted. These gentlemen from Sweden do not believe that groove should be missing from this sort of music and there is a certain catchiness to this all. There are times, like on "Forever Discounted", the band reminds me a bit of ol' Opeth while they were making their transition to prog-metal luminaries. This is a good collection of music and well worth seeking out.

Well, that is your lot, ladies and gentlemen. I am off to Iron Maiden at Earl's Court on Saturday so I might try to slip in another short column before we ring in the new year. One has a rather busy schedule, but I will do my best.

I wish you all a happy holiday season and I rather hope you have done your bit to keep the music business afloat, especially in the UK where they are not doing terribly well. Do make an attempt to see some live music in the next couple of weeks.

Until we meet again please stay rocking, safe, and bopping.