Artist description Chiaroscuro is a unique hybrid of atmospheric progressive metal and punishing seven string thrash. Mostly crystal-clean vocals over a crushing groove-riff undercarriage.

Music Style Progressive metal

Musical Influences Strapping Young Lad, Rush, Faith No More, Dream Theater, Meshuggah

Similar Artists same as influences

Group Members Ian Dorsch - vocals, keyboards, guitar, programmingRichard Chambliss - lead guitarClif Chambliss - bass guitarJeff Moses - keyboards, vocalsJulian MacDonough - drums

Albums Brilliant Pools of Darkness

Press Reviews "Here is a rare new American band that not only captures the mind and imagination, but actually comes up with something truly and certifiably original. In Chiaroscuro music, throbbing rhythms rumble beneath six-string dreamscapes that hover in the upper-atmosphere of the songs while captivating and memorable vocal melodies somewhere in the James LaBrie range are the icing on the cake. Hooks abound, and so do surprises–Chiaroscuro seems well beyond their years in professionalism, and well beyond their peers when it comes to crafting high-quality progressive metal. This isn’t yet another devoid-of-personality Dream Theater clone, and it isn’t a Korn klone by any measure. This is a vibrant new color of metal, unseen/unheard of until now, and Brilliant Pools of Darkness compels..." - Jeff Wagner, Metal Maniacs

Location Seattle, WA - USA

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