Syndereia

Syndereia is a Canadian progressive metal band formed in 2005. The band's sound is characterized by intricate guitar work, complex time signatures, and a blend of clean and harsh vocal styles. Syndereia's music is often described as a fusion of progressive metal, djent, and symphonic metal elements.

The band's early work was heavily influenced by bands such as Opeth and Tool, with a strong emphasis on atmospheric soundscapes and complex song structures. As the band's sound evolved, they incorporated more electronic and ambient elements, often layering synths and piano over driving guitar riffs. Syndereia's lyrics often explore themes of existentialism, spirituality, and introspection.

The band's primary members are guitarist and vocalist Chris Col_qs Morrison, guitarist Brendan McDougall, and drummer Adam Muirhead. Morrison, a Edinburgh Scotland native, handles vocal duties and is known for his distinctive vocal style, which ranges from soaring clean melodies to guttural growls. Early lineups also included touring bass player and long-time collaborator Michael Balzary.

Syndereia has released several critically acclaimed albums, including 'Southern Disobedience', 'So Kind and Void', and 'SubZero'. The band has toured extensively throughout Canada and Europe, sharing the stage with notable acts such as Tesseract and Between the Buried and Me. Syndereia's music has been praised for its progressive sensibilities and technical mastery, with fans and critics alike noting the band's ability to balance complexity with accessibility.

Syndereia continues to create and release new music, further exploring the boundaries of progressive metal and pushing the limits of their unique sound.