Fractal Cypher is a five act Montreal based band, founded on August 2014. The band draws its inspiration through a vast repertoire with the aim to make a varied and original progressive music, combining a core of power and death metal with a touch of classic and modern rock. With its outstanding live performances delivered by powerful guitars and keys, strong vocals and a solid rhythm section, Fractal Cypher is slowly gaining recognition among the Montreal metal scene. Mid 2015, the band hit the studio to record its first full album, The Human Paradox, at The Grid studio with head engineer Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy).
The main idea behind "The Human Paradox" was to make a blend of styles and atmospheres to make the listener travel throughout different state of mind, from emotional songs to agressive ones. The tracklist has been carefully chosen to maximise a « roller coaster » effect to make this journey non linear and interesting to listen to. Each song has its own story so, there’s no storyline throughout the album. Still, the topics can easily fall under the same theme, exploited with a different perspective. Musically, the music as well revolves around a few themes all along. We believe every metal heads will find its place while listening to this album. From djent and power metal to death metal and classic rock, our goal is to do a varied and original progressive music. Every song has something different and have its own energy and personality.
Quotes From Artists :
" For a first album, it's extremely professional, tight, crystal clear...definitely very obvious influences. It has many modern components as well, particularly in the synths and production. Overall pretty impressive" Tom Phillips (While Heaven Wept)
" Fractal Cypher's blend of musical virtuosity and infectious hooks is incredible. Their debut album will turn a lot of heads from both the progressive and mainstream audiences. That type of songwriting balance is something rarely seen from a band on their debut record " - Danny Marino (The Agonist)
" Fractal Cypher has the best blend of song writing skills and an insane level of musicianship. Definitely one of the most talented musicians I've had the chance of working with " - Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy)
Status: Active
Years Active: 2014-Present
LINE UP
Simon Lavoie - Vocals
Ludovick Daoust - Piano and Keys
Steven Cope - Drums
Tommy Fradette - Bass
Vincent Bruneau - Guitars
Location: Montreal, Québec
Genre: Progressive Metal
Current Label: Unsigned/Independent
Bookink: fractalcypher@outlook.com
Press Contact: simon.lavoie23@outlook.fr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fractalcypher
Bandcamp: https://fractalcypher.bandcamp.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fractalcypher
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4STsu-vxQBQWr8KCFv2BWQ
The Human Paradox (Full-Length Album - 2016)
Released September 7, 2016
Credits
Songs performed by: Fractal Cypher
Songs written by: Ludovick Daoust
Lyrics by : Simon Lavoie
Recorded at : The Grid by Marc-Olivier Fréchette and Christian Donaldson
Produced by: Ludovick Daoust and Christian Donaldson
Mixed by: Christian Donaldson
Mastered by: Christian Donaldson
Artwork by : Silent Q Design
Special Guests : Julie Jasmin (Violin) and Sara Jasmin (Viola) on the song Awakening
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