voivod symphonique art<\/span><\/p> READ MORE:\u00a0Who Are the ‘Big 4’ of Canadian Thrash?<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Guitarist Daniel “Chewy” Mongrain says of this version of “End of Dormancy” (adapted from 2018’s\u00a0The Wake<\/em>), \u201cThis one is very special to me. I wrote the riffs imagining Roman naval battles with a full orchestra, like the movies from the ’50s and ’60s. It has a very dramatic vibe. Little did I know that what we synthesized for a four-piece band would eventually explode into its primary, original imagined form. It\u2019s one of the most orchestral pieces on the album, and I remember vividly the crowd\u2019s reaction after the grand finale, it was one of these rare life\u2019s perfect moments. I\u2019m very grateful for that incredible experience.\u201d<\/p>\n Sure, prog is only\u00a0one<\/em> component of the multi-faceted Voivod, but it’s a style that embraces pushing boundaries, expanding sonic horizons and challenging yourselves as musicians.<\/p>\n So, we just had to know more about where this side of the group comes from and what prog records have proven to be most impactful on the collective Voivod psyche.<\/p>\n voivod 2025<\/span><\/p> A go-to for me is always Rush 2112<\/em>. I think its a great example and inspiration for bands to pursue their creative impulse and to not care about labels or outside pressures to sound a certain way. It\u2019s coherent and very well organized musically and, lyrically, it conveys integrity and makes you travel stimulating your imagination, intellect in an optimistic way.<\/p>\n Plus, it\u2019s Canadian \u2014 haha!<\/p>\n Rush 2112<\/span><\/p> This 10th studio album mark a transition in Pink Floyd’s musical style. My good friend Steph Therrien (RIP) introduced me to this masterpiece. It’s one of the albums I’ve listened to the most. Every time I listen to it, I’m transported back to when I was young, playing the 12-string guitar and we had our whole lives ahead of us.<\/p>\n I recently released an instrumental album The Strain<\/em> from my side project, frenDZ<\/a>. You can hear a lot of Pink Floyd influences on it, particularly Animals<\/em>.<\/p>\n pink floyd animals art<\/span><\/p> H to He, Who Am the Only One<\/em> is the third album my favorite prog rock band Van der Graaf Generator, released in 1970. The title references the scientific process of nuclear fusion (hydrogen to helium) and the album’s central theme is human isolation in the vastness of the cosmos. The record is a real masterwork, blending dark rock with jazz and classical influences. Always my favorite LP when I\u2019m in a dystopian mood.<\/p>\n van der graaf generator h to the he art<\/span><\/p> I’ve never been a big prog fan, but this album introduced me to more elaborated music structures when I was a teenager. Extremely catchy, with great voices and singing. Great music parts and melodies. Even today after millions of times played on the radio, I still think it was really well done with good production.<\/p>\n supertramp crime of the century<\/span><\/p> Below, see Voivod in the Best Album by 15 Legendary Thrash Metal Bands:<\/em><\/p>\n Loudwire singles out 15 legendary thrash metal bands and names the best album by each.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Loudwire Staff<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nVoivod, “The End of Dormancy” (Symphonique<\/em>)<\/h3>\n
Each Member of Voivod Names Their Favorite Prog Album<\/h3>\n
Chewy: Rush,\u00a02112<\/em><\/h3>\n
Rocky: Pink Floyd, Animals<\/em><\/h3>\n
Away: Van der Graaf Generator: H to He, Who Am the Only One<\/em><\/h3>\n
Snake: Supertramp, Crime of the Century<\/em><\/h3>\n
The Best Album by 15 Legendary Thrash Metal Bands<\/h2>\n