Get ready for a deep dive into progressive metal this Friday on Metal Express Radio! We’re thrilled to have the Norwegian outfit Vicinity take over The Friday Guest DJ Hour, spinning ten of the tracks that have most influenced their own sound.
Hailing from Trondheim, Vicinity have been weaving intricate melodies and sophisticated rhythms into their brand of prog metal since 2006. Their latest release, VIII, dropped in March 2024, showcasing a maturity and freshness that will have fans of Dream Theater, Threshold, and Circus Maximus headbanging in delight. Vicinity boasts a stellar production team, with VIII being mixed by Øyvind Voldmo Larsen (Seventh Wonder, Circus Maximus, Withem) and mastered at Fascination Street Studios by the legendary Tony Lindgren (Ihsahn, James LaBrie, Leprous, Opeth).
What to expect?
- Hear Vicinity introduce ten songs that have shaped their musical journey.
- After the guest DJ segment, we’ll delve into a selection of tracks from Vicinity with emphasis on their 2024 album VIII.
Don’t miss The Friday Guest DJ Hour with Vicinity this Friday at:
- 15:00 & 21:00 Central Europe (CET)
- 9:00 AM & 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)
- 6:00 AM & 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Head over to our Tune In page and choose your preferred listening method – download one of our apps or stream directly in your browser.
Vicinity’s current lineup
Frode Lillevold – Drums
Erling Malm – Vocals
Ivar A. Nyland – Keyboards
Kim-Marius H. Olsen – Guitars
Pierre-Nicolai H. Schmidt-Melbye – Bass
Mark your calendars, prog fans! This Friday’s Guest DJ Hour with Vicinity promises to be an epic journey through the world of progressive metal. Don’t miss it!
While you wait, enjoy the video for “Distance”:
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