Tracklist:
01. Project 33 (01:41)
02. Scene Unseen (07:14)
03. New Worlds (05:56)
04. Mortal Hands (01:35)
05. When the Snow Falls (05:58)
06. Wavelength (04:53)
07. Charming the Snakes (01:06)
08. Turning Down the Sun (04:40)
09. Drinking Tea with the Moon (04:15)
10. Discarding the Frame (05:20)
11. Sipping Tea 03:28)
Total Time:00:46:06
Tracklist:
01. Next Stage (3:38)
02. To Hold an Angel (5:38)
03. Desensitized (5:30)
04. Room to Breathe (4:21)
Total Time:00:19:07
Reading Zero is an impressive progressive metal band hailing from Florida. Their style occasionally brings to mind early Queensryche, but these guys are more adventurous and are far from mere clones. The Actual sounds nothing like an independent release, as the production and musicianship is flawless. Quite simply, this band is a must for progressive metal fans. A second album, Satellite Sessions, finally saw the light of day in 2001, and as of 2004 they were reportedly working on new material, but haven't heard from since.
Since forming, Reading Zero has accumulated a catalog of songs ranging from demo form, as well as two explosive internationally released albums, The Actual and Satellite Sessions.
Reading Zero had garnered mass recognition and critical acclaim from some of the biggest magazines in the world of Metal such as Metal Maniacs, Kerrang, Metal Hammer, Rock Hard and Heavy Oder Was!?. In these, and others, they have earned worldwide praise for their powerfully melodic and totally original musical compositions.
They have developed a very large and loyal fan-base by playing clubs from their original home state of New Hampshire down to South Florida and back. Over the last 12 years, their live performances have included rosters of such diverse acts as: Evergrey, Pain Of Salvation, Symphony X, Savatage, Jag Panzer, Power Of Omens, Zero Hour, Divine Regale, Last Crack, Stomp Box, Wargasm, Blind Guardian, Gamma Ray, Angra, Silent Force, Threshold, Edguy, and Devin Townsend.
Appearances on several important compilation CDs have contributed to positive word of mouth and has helped spread Reading Zero's signature sound to the masses. The Powerquest compilation CD, distributed by KMI Entertainment, included RZ's awe-inspiring "Dimensions". Other exclusive tracks to appear on this historical compilation include performances by Ian Parry (Elegy), Thomas Youngblood (Kamelot), Chris Broderick (Megadeth, Jag Panzer), Digital Ruin, Winter's Bane, Cage and Mystic Force.
Drawing from a diverse list of heavy influences, Reading Zero creates a larger-than-life, dark and mysterious sonic tidal wave that reaches a dynamic plateau of intensity that very few bands have been able to achieve. Layered guitar passages, tasteful lead work, flowing acoustics, creative lyrics and catchy choruses are part of the signature RZ sound. Dynamic vocals combined with a subtle scattering of modern electronic sounds and powerful drum-work have enabled them to forge a path all their own.
1
0
1997 - The Actual
