Artist description Glass Hammer plays sweeping, majestic progressive rock with epic storylines and tremendous musical strength. Complex song structures, layered vocals and impeccable musicianship abound on every track.

Music Style Progressive rock in the best traditions of the great bands like Rush and ELP!

Musical Influences Rush, ELP, Yes, Genesis, Gentle Giant, Camel, Kansas

Similar Artists Rush, Yes, ELP

Artist History Glass Hammer formed in 1992 when longtime friends Steve Babb and Fred Schendel began writing and recording the Tolkienesque concept progressive-rock album "Journey of The Dunadan". Since then they have released three additional albums as Glass Hammer and several more under numerous side projects. They are currently working on their next epic release "Faith and Reason".

Group Members Steve Babb, bass guitar, keyboards and vocals; Fred Schendel, keyboards, synths, organ, guitars and vocals; David Carter, acoustic and electric guitars; Walter Moore, drums, percussion, guitars, and vocals

Instruments Keyboards, synths, organs, guitars, bass, drums

Albums "On to Evermore"; "Live and Revived"; "Perelandra"; "Journey of the Dunadan"

Press Reviews "...a melodic standard that is infallible, a masterpiece of technique that is amazing, a revolutionary approach...here it is ALL genius!" -- Harmony Magazine, France "Glass Hammer possesses the clarity and positiveness of Yes, and the majesty of ELP. In order to live out a thousand magical experiences put it in your player, press play and let your imagination do the rest!" -- Lunar Suite magazine, Spain "A strong sense of melody is a Glass Hammer trademark and it's present here in spades...This is a virtual demo disc for your sound system...one of the best progressive rock albums ever." -- The Laser's Edge, USA, referring to "Perelandra"

Location Chattanooga, TN - USA

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