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Alexander Paul Dowerk's progressive metal project "ZweiTon" steps into the light 11 years after the highly acclaimed debut album "Form" with the crushing and multi-layered successor "Gestalt“. "Gestalt" is a testament to ZweiTon's continuous development and Alexander Dowerk's relentless drive to push the boundaries of the genre.
With a blend of raw energy, technical brilliance and astonishing musical depth, the album sets new standards. The biggest difference to the debut album is that Alexander Dowerk himself picks up the microphone and expands the intricate, highly complex riffs and melodies with catchy and powerful vocals and German lyrics.
But the album is more than just a demonstration of musical virtuosity. It is also a profound and emotional work that takes listeners to the darkest corners of human society. Inspired by life in Berlin, the lyrics tell of the loss of identity in the masses, dehumanization by corporations, toxic masculinity with the compulsion to physically rearm, as well as self-destructive ecstasy. All guitars and bass tracks were played by Dowerk himself on his 8-string Touch guitar. From brutal guitar riffs, punchy bass lines and virtuoso finely crafted leads, the enormous range of the instrument is demonstrated here. With this album, ZweiTon has created an impressive balance between brutality and empathy. ZweiTon's new album is a must for every fan of progressive metal and for anyone looking for intense, innovative and emotional music.
With a blend of raw energy, technical brilliance and astonishing musical depth, the album sets new standards. The biggest difference to the debut album is that Alexander Dowerk himself picks up the microphone and expands the intricate, highly complex riffs and melodies with catchy and powerful vocals and German lyrics.
But the album is more than just a demonstration of musical virtuosity. It is also a profound and emotional work that takes listeners to the darkest corners of human society. Inspired by life in Berlin, the lyrics tell of the loss of identity in the masses, dehumanization by corporations, toxic masculinity with the compulsion to physically rearm, as well as self-destructive ecstasy. All guitars and bass tracks were played by Dowerk himself on his 8-string Touch guitar. From brutal guitar riffs, punchy bass lines and virtuoso finely crafted leads, the enormous range of the instrument is demonstrated here. With this album, ZweiTon has created an impressive balance between brutality and empathy. ZweiTon's new album is a must for every fan of progressive metal and for anyone looking for intense, innovative and emotional music.
