Soen

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For the Japanese poet Soen, see Fukuda Chiyo-ni.
Soen
Origin USA, Sweden
Genres Progressive metal
Years active 2010−present
Labels Spinefarm
Associated acts Death, Testament, Sadus, Opeth, Amon Amarth, Willowtree
Website http://www.myspace.com/soenmusic
Members Martin Lopez
Steve DiGiorgio
Joel Ekelöf
Kim Platbarzdis

Soen is a heavy metal supergroup consisting of various high-profile extreme metal musicians. Their debut album Cognitive was released on February 15, 2012.

History

While initially formed in 2004,[1] it was only in May 2010 that the formation of Soen was announced, its lineup consisting of former Opeth drummer Martin Lopez, ex-Death, Testament and Sadus bassist Steve DiGiorgio, Willowtree vocalist Joel Ekelöf and guitarist Kim Platbarzdis.[2] The group's first song, "Fraccions", was released on the band's official website on October 2010.[3] Their first video, for the song "Savia", was posted on their Facebook page on February 2012.[4] Their second video is a moody acoustic version of the song "Ideate". The band's third video is for the song "Delenda".

Music

Drummer Martin Lopez has described Soen's music as "melodic, heavy, intricate and very different than everything else."[2] Their debut, Cognitive, was released in February 2012 to positive critical reception, the members' technical proficiency receiving most praise, though many reviewers noted extreme stylistic similarities to the music of Tool.

Martin Lopez commented on the Tool similarity: "We are inspired by Tool but I consider them not only a band but a genre. Besides that, I really don’t think there’s anything to argue about, we make good music whoever it would remind you of. Some people tend to dislike rather than like and are looking for faults instead of seeing music for what it is, good or bad".[5]

Cognitive

Cognitive was released on Spinefarm records on February 15, 2012. The album was mixed by David Bottrill (Tool, Coheed and Cambria, Silverchair, Smashing Pumpkins, Muse etc.) and mastered by João Carvalho. There's also a bonus track on the Japanese edition called “Writhen”.[5]

Tracklist

  1. Fraktal
  2. Fraccions
  3. Delenda
  4. Last Light
  5. Oscillation
  6. Canvas
  7. Ideate
  8. Purpose
  9. Slithering
  10. Savia
  11. Writhen (Japanese edition bonus track)

Members

Discography

  • 2012: Cognitive

References

  1. ↑ http://www.facebook.com/SoenMusic?sk=info
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 May 28, 2010, , Blabbermouth.net, retrieved on February 23rd, 2012.
  3. ↑ Oct. 17, 2010, , Blabbermouth.net, retrieved on February 23rd, 2012.
  4. ↑ Feb. 2, 2010, , Blabbermouth.net, retrieved on February 23rd, 2012.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Interview with Martin Lopez, by Grande-Rock.com retrieved on March 15th, 2012.
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