(self- released, 2011)You’re either the kind of person who cringes when they hear the term ‘prog Metal’ or you’re not. I was one of the former, and with titles like ‘Dissident Priests’ I didn’t hold out much hope for Prospekt’s debut EP but they manage to find just the right balance of awkward time-signatures, guitar heroics and power vocals to make the genre palatable even to the haters. And they kick some killer grooves too. ‘Dissident Priests’ is a great showcase for all the members to demonstrate their musical chops and they all shine, particularly guitarist Lee Luland who avoids heading into needlessly showy Vai or Malmsteen territory. And you just know he’d love to. Throughout the EP Matt Winchester proves himself to be a technically gifted singer with no need for ridiculous barking or high-pitched screeching. This EP proves that Prospekt are one of the best bands in the burgeoning Oxford metal scene.
(originally published in Oxfordshire Music Scene, issue 14)http://www.oxfordmusicscene.co.uk/images/oms_issue14.pdf
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