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Ophan (translates to “wheel” in Latin) is an experimental metal band hailing from Sofia, Bulgaria. The band was formed in Stara Zagora by bassist Martin Tonev and guitarist Plamen Roussev. The band’s official birthday, however, celebrates the addition of Constantine Gentschev (phyX) on February 20th, 2011. Constantine became Ophan’s main songwriter, contributing music, lyrics, arrangements, and programming. Тhe band’s current lineup is completed by Iskren Asenov on guitar and Tihomir Roussanov on vocals.
Ophan approaches songwriting from a conceptual standpoint, creating and capturing sounds and emotions that form a multi-layer storyline. The band breaks the mold by coming up with unique ideas that are designed to carry a strong message in support of the overarching theme of their songs and albums. Ophan employ uncommon writing techniques, such as linear progressions, with very few repeating riffs and melodies. The band’s sound is likened most often to Djent and Progressive Metal, replete with polyrhythms and unusual time signatures. Ophan’s debut EP, The Wheel of Fortune, was released on streaming platforms and Youtube on April 3rd, 2017. The story follows the main character’s journey through the different stages of grief, which he struggles against in the face of his own imminent and inevitable demise. This is but a taste of a larger and developing storyline that will be explored further in Ophan’s future releases.
Ophan approaches songwriting from a conceptual standpoint, creating and capturing sounds and emotions that form a multi-layer storyline. The band breaks the mold by coming up with unique ideas that are designed to carry a strong message in support of the overarching theme of their songs and albums. Ophan employ uncommon writing techniques, such as linear progressions, with very few repeating riffs and melodies. The band’s sound is likened most often to Djent and Progressive Metal, replete with polyrhythms and unusual time signatures. Ophan’s debut EP, The Wheel of Fortune, was released on streaming platforms and Youtube on April 3rd, 2017. The story follows the main character’s journey through the different stages of grief, which he struggles against in the face of his own imminent and inevitable demise. This is but a taste of a larger and developing storyline that will be explored further in Ophan’s future releases.