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Listen to Season of Unrest here: In Vain is: Johnar Håland - Guitar Kjetil D. Pedersen - Guitar Sindre Nedland – Vocals Andreas Frigstad – Vocals Alexander Bøe - Bass Tobias Øymo Solbakk – Drums About In Vain: Hailing from Kristiansand, Norway, In Vain has been a pioneering force in Norwegian progressive extreme metal since 2003. Founded by guitarist Johnar Haaland and vocalist Andreas Frigstad, the band's melodic extreme metal sound, set them apart early on. In 2007, In Vain released their first full-length album, “The Latter Rain“, a collaborative effort with nearly 20 guest musicians, showcasing their prowess in diverse, progressive arrangements. Subsequent albums like “Mantra“ (2010) and “Ænigma“ (2013) continued to push musical boundaries. “Currents“, a double-edition masterpiece exploring contemporary societal shifts was then released in 2018. Declared “Album of the Year“ and garnered perfect scores from various publications worldwide, including 10/10 ratings from Metal Temple (UK), Metal Only (GER), and (GER) to name a few. With a rich history of live performances, including European tours with Solefald, Borknagar, Vreid and Keep of Kalessin. In Vain remains a powerhouse in extreme metal, captivating audiences with their dynamic compositions, and their reputation as a force in progressive extreme metal is firmly established. The band's ability to seamlessly blend progressive drive, playfulness, touching vocals, and metallic hardness sets them apart, as attested by reviews such as “In Vain proves once again that they are masters of their art...” - Cultur Addict (FR) In Vain stands as a testament to the enduring innovation within progressive metal, shaping the future of the genre. Their upcoming album “Solemn” is set to release in 2024. Lyrics: Towering clouds over flowering fields The dawn of a dark season Unleashed is all that light conceals Challenging sense and reason The path ahead is steep and narrow Trying to find a way Despair pierces my skin, heart and marrow Turmoil blights the day The path ahead is steep and narrow Trying to find a way Despair builds up in me The night is drawing closer The walls are caving in Sinking into the unknown Panic spreads, asphyxiating It's the season of unrest Will this be my requiem? Mortality exposed Vulnerability imposed Normality foreclosed I close my eyes and bask in flowering fields Dismiss the pain and ignore what's real Reject reality, construct my own Burn everything to the fucking ground The night is drawing closer The walls are caving in Sinking into the unknown Panic spreads, asphyxiating It's the season of unrest Darkness threatens to unfold Fertile fields turned to barren land In an instant the future looks bleak Mighty mountains crushed to sand Enough to make the strong heart weak Will I hear his voice, will he know my face? Is it far what seemed so near? No way out of this ghastly maze Desolation and despair The night is drawing closer The walls are caving in Sinking into the unknown Panic spreads, asphyxiating Here's the season of unrest Has my time come? Tears won't arise Oppress my weary eyes #progressivemetal #metal #metalmusic #norwegianmusic
