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Pangaea – “Roots” EP! (Wisconsin Metal)

With their second musical release, after their debut EP “Unity” in March of 2014, Pangaea explores the Metal genre in different ways than lots of progressive bands. This EP has tasteful vocals, complicated drumming, diverse breakdowns, keys, and dual lead guitar passages. Not only does this EP hit you right in the musical ears you’ve always wanted, but it is a concept album that flows with the idea of their name. The title track off of this EP, “Roots” is an orchestrated masterpiece, with many different instruments and melodic counterparts. It is an instrumental track full of genius acoustic guitar lines, violin accompaniment, piano lines, and really brings the listener into a peaceful state of mind. Songs off this EP consist of:

00:00 – Old Soul
06:34 – The Balance
12:35 – Gaia: Separation
14:11 – Gaia: Reconciliation
22:50 – Roots
27:27 – Aokigahara

This band is influenced by bands such as Between The Buried And Me, Architects, Veil of Maya, Meshuggah, Protest The Hero, The Contortionist, Norma Jean, The Dillinger Escape Plan, August Burns Red, and Killswitch Engage. Their blend of musical tastes, create an epic flow of progressive and inspiring metal which brings the listener on an adventure. Pangaea strives to write songs that are authentic and inventive, with hopes to guide heavy music in a new direction.

Currently looking for a new, touring drummer, Pangaea is hoping to tour in 2015-2016 in support of their new release of “Roots.” They have numerous play-through videos of their complicated music, and the fans couldn’t get enough! Check them out on YouTube, Facebook, iTunes, Bandcamp, Spotify, etc. to keep up with their fun-filled musical adventures!

-Alex M