Distorted Harmony

Distorted Harmony

From left to right: Guy Landau, Yogev Gabay, Misha Soukhinin, Yoav Efron, Iggy Cohen
Background information
Origin Tel Aviv, Israel
Genres Progressive metal, djent, alternative rock
Years active 2009–present
Associated acts HaTachtonim, Systema Teleion, Anakdota, ARP
Website Official website
Members Yoav Efron
Yogev Gabay
Misha Soukhinin
Guy Landau
Iggy Cohen
Amit Plaschkes

Distorted Harmony is a progressive metal band from Tel Aviv, Israel, formed in 2009.

History

Early years (2009–2011)

The band was formed in 2009, when composer and keyboardist Yoav Efron met drummer Yogev Gabay (also a member of Israeli progressive metal band Systema Teleion and Israeli progressive rock band Anakdota) and the two started working together. By 2011 they were joined by three members of Israeli alternative rock band HaTachtonim – vocalist Misha Soukhinin, guitarist Guy Landau and bassist Iggy Cohen (who is no longer a member of HaTachtonim).[1]

Utopia (2011–2013)

The band's debut album "Utopia" was released on May 14th, 2012. Shortly after its release the album received many positive feedbacks.[2] Following the release of the album, the band started performing, mainly in Tel Aviv, but also in Haifa and Jerusalem. In October 2012 the band performed at ProgStage festival, which took place in the Sea of Galilee, along with headliners The Flower Kings, Pain of Salvation, Andromeda and Orphaned Land.[3]

In December 2012 the band released a demo song named "Misguided",[4] that has been later re-recorded and featured on the band's second album "Chain Reaction".

In the beginning of 2013 the band's vocalist, Misha Soukhinin, participated in the second season of the reality television singing competition The Voice Israel, in which he chose to be in the team of popular Israeli singer Sarit Hadad and reached the quarter-finals.[5]

In April 2013 the band released a cover version to Muse's song "The Small Print".[6] Soon after a while, in July 2013, in light of its success with "Utopia", the band was nominated for the Progressive Music Award for New Blood presented by Prog Magazine, which is published by TeamRock, who also publishes the Classic Rock magazine.[7]

In September 2013 the band played as the supporting act for the show of Transatlantic's and Flying Colors' members Neal Morse (also a former member of Spock's Beard) and Mike Portnoy (also Dream Theater's former drummer) in Tel Aviv.[8]

Chain Reaction (2013–present)

In November 2013 the band started an Indiegogo campaign with a goal of $6,000 in order to cover some of the production expenses of its second album "Chain Reaction". The campaign has ended in January 2014 with success ($6,056 have been raised).[9]

In July 2014 "Chain Reaction" was released both as a physical album and as a digital album. On the day of its release, in order to promote the new album, the band has also released a music video for a song named "Natural Selection" that is included on the album.[10] The band has also played a "Chain Reaction" launch show that took place in August 2014 in Tel Aviv.[11] Three months later, in November 2014, the band held its first shows abroad during a short tour in the Netherlands.[12]

In October 2016 the band performed at ProgPower Europe 2016.[13] It is also revealed that in January 2017 the band will headline its own festival, DH Fest, in Tel Aviv, which will also feature other Israeli artists, such as Yossi Sassi Band and Yoav's musical project ARP.[14] The band will perform at ProgPower USA 2017 as well.[15]

In November 2016 the band announced a 6th member - guitarist Amit Plaschkes.[16]

The band is currently working on a new album.[17]

Musical style and influences

Distorted Harmony classifies its style as "a delicate combination of the complex progressive metal, the sound of modern alternative music, the unique harmonies of modern jazz and classical music and some heavy shit".[18]

The band cites its influences as American progressive metal band Dream Theater, English psychedelic progressive rock band Porcupine Tree, English alternative rock band Muse, Swedish progressive death metal band Opeth and American djent movement forerunner progressive metal band Periphery, as well as generally jazz and classical music.[19]

Awards and nominations

Year Nominee/work Award Result
2013 "Utopia" Progressive Music Award for New Blood Nominated

Members

Current members

Discography

Studio albums

References

  1. ↑ Distorted Harmony's biography
  2. ↑ Prog Archives > Distorted Harmony > Utopia
  3. ↑ ProgStage festival 2012 lineup
  4. ↑ Distorted Harmony - Misguided (Demo Version)
  5. ↑ The Voice Israel - Misha Soukhinin (Hebrew)
  6. ↑ Muse - The Small Print (Cover by Distorted Harmony)
  7. ↑ Progressive Music Awards 2013 Nominees
  8. ↑ Neal Morse & Mike Portnoy show in Tel Aviv Facebook event page (Hebrew)
  9. ↑ Distorted Harmony's second album Indiegogo campaign
  10. ↑ Distorted Harmony - Natural Selection
  11. ↑ Distorted Harmony's "Chain Reaction" launch show in Tel Aviv Facebook event page (Hebrew)
  12. ↑ Distorted Harmony's tour in the Netherlands
  13. ↑ Bands that performed at ProgPower Europe over the years
  14. ↑ DH Fest 2017
  15. ↑ Days 3-4 Of ProgPower USA 2017 Lineup Revealed
  16. ↑ Distorted Harmony: "We now have 2 guitarists!"
  17. ↑ Distorted Harmony: "A new album is in the making."
  18. ↑ Distorted Harmony's official website
  19. ↑ Distorted Harmony's "about" page on Facebook

External links

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