Verdict: avante-garde prog metal instrumentals
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Kopecky are an American progressive rock band whose career started with their debut album in 1999. This was followed by Serpentine Kaleidoscope in 2000, Orion (live) in 2001 and Sunset Gun in 2003. The band have also provided support for top prog acts such as Porcupine Tree, Spock's Beard and the Flower Kings.
The three brothers (Joe, William and Paul) create a dark metallic soundscape with their music. The overall sound is like a marriage of Voivod and Dream Theater, albeit in instrumental form. This isn't easy listening as the album also has an avant-garde feel to it. These aren't so much songs, as musical rollercoaster rides as the band hurtle along conjuring up a cauldron of riffs and rhythms. Unexpectedly, the band somehow manage to keep the listener engaged throughout all this, which is always a good sign for any form of instrumental music.
