Andromeda (SE) on DeBaser: reviews, quotes, works

Andromeda

Musical Group

Forprogressive metal fans, listeners of dream theater/fates warning/threshold, and anyone into technical yet melodic metal.
5 Reviews 2 Definitions 3 Charts

The Profile

Andromeda is a Swedish progressive metal band formed in 1999, noted for technical precision, melodic sensibility, and prominent keyboard–guitar interplay. Their catalog includes Extension of the Wish, II = I, Chimera, The Immunity Zone, and Manifest Tyranny.

Core members have included Johan Reinholdz (guitars), Martin Hedin (keyboards), Thomas Lejon (drums), David Fremberg (vocals), with bass duties handled by Gert Daun and later Fabian Gustavsson.

DeBaser’s reviews paint Andromeda as a top-tier Swedish progressive metal band: technical yet melodic, with standout keyboards and guitar duels. II = I and Chimera draw special praise, while The Immunity Zone showcases a 17-minute suite. The live DVD Playing Off the Board impresses musically despite directing quirks. Overall verdict: consistently strong, ambitious prog-metal.

Notable Quotes

❝ The Andromeda are not a debuting band. They are on their fourth release, and this latest “Chimera” turns out to be their most successful album.

❝ Lovers of true prog-metal will adore this band.

❝ The masterpiece "Veil of Illumination", lasting 17 minutes, starts strong right away: dynamic riffs, continuous tempo changes, and promotes beautiful neo-prog melodies; in short, a suite that presents all the prog influences.